María Elena Salinas, former co-anchor on Noticiero Univision, has joined ABC News as a contributor. She was on the Univision evening newscast for more than 30 years, and spent 18 more on newsmag Aquí y Ahora.
Salinas stepped down at Univision at the end of 2017. She joined CBS News as a contributor in 2019.
In 2012, Salinas was the first Latina to be given the Emmy Award for Lifetime Achievement, according to ABC News. She was inducted into the B+C Hall of Fame in 2017.
Her career began in 1981 at KMEX Los Angeles.
“María Elena is a strong and experienced journalist whose skills and passion will be a terrific addition to our team,” said Kim Godwin, ABC News president.
Besides being a contributor, Salinas will be a consultant for the Race and Culture Unit at ABC News. ■
