Elizabeth Roldán Named VP of News at WLTV 23 Miami
The veteran broadcaster returns to the station to oversee daily editorial operations and content strategy.
Updated on Oct. 16, 2026 in People
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Elizabeth Roldán has been named the new Vice President of News for WLTV 23 N+ Univision Miami. She now oversees all editorial news operations and content strategy for the local station.
Why it matters
As the leader of newsroom operations for a major Spanish-language station in our bilingual county, the editorial direction set by Roldán will influence how local news is covered for viewers across Miami-Dade.
This leadership appointment at WLTV 23 marks a change in the editorial hierarchy for the station. The current scope of her oversight includes all day-to-day operations and future content strategy for the local affiliate.
The players
Elizabeth Roldán
The new Vice President of News for WLTV 23 N+ Univision Miami who oversees editorial operations.
TelevisaUnivision
The media corporation that appointed the new news leadership for the local Miami station.
The details
Roldán returns to the station where she first began her career in television to manage the newsroom. She is tasked with leveraging her experience in building and transforming newsrooms to direct content strategy for the South Florida affiliate. Her leadership covers the full editorial direction of the channel as it serves its local audience.
Timeline
October 16, 2026: TelevisaUnivision announced the appointment.
Beyond the 305
This appointment follows the established pattern in local media of elevating executives who have deep, foundational knowledge of the specific regional market. It mirrors a broader industry trend where stations prioritize professionals with long histories in the markets they serve to drive content strategy.
Viewers of WLTV 23 can expect a shift in editorial priorities as the new leadership begins to shape the daily news cycle. Keep an eye on local news broadcasts for adjustments in how regional issues and community stories are presented to the South Florida audience.
The takeaway
Roldán's return to the station signals a strategic focus on local expertise in the newsroom. Follow the editorial output on WLTV 23 in the coming months to track the impact of the new content direction.
Further reading
You can find more updates on local media leadership changes in our People section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by PRODU.
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