Loris named VP of News at Univision

Univision News, the news division of Univision Communications Inc. (UCI), announced that Patsy Loris has been promoted to senior vice president, News and senior news director. In this role, she will continue to oversee Univision News’ evening and late-night newscasts and their weekend editions, all news segments for “Despierta América” (Wake Up America), and the operations of Univision News, reporting to Daniel Coronell, executive vice president & executive director of News.
 
Loris, who joined the Univision family in 1988, was named vice president of News in 2013.  That same year, she played a key role in the launch of Fusion, working closely with ABC in the development of show concepts and in the hiring of personnel for the network’s news team. Prior to that she was senior News director for Univision, a post she continues to hold today.
 
Under her leadership, Univision News has earned some of the most prestigious awards in journalism, including Peabody Awards, Walter Cronkite Awards, and King of Spain Journalism Awards, among others. Additionally, as a producer, Loris has been recognized with an Edward R. Murrow Award, two national Emmys and one regional Emmy.
 
During the course of her distinguished career in broadcast journalism, Loris has traveled the globe to cover the most important news stories, as well as secured interviews with many influential world leaders. In 2007, she created and produced “Al Punto with Jorge Ramos,” Univision’s highly rated Sunday morning public affairs program.
 
“Patsy has been instrumental in the growth and success of Univision News for almost three decades, helping to shape the most trusted and influential news programs on Spanish-language television in the U.S.,” said Daniel Coronell. “We are delighted to recognize her accomplishments with this promotion and are confident that she will continue to make invaluable contributions to Univision going forward.”