Mari L. Torres

Multiplatform Executive

Mari L. Torres

Breaking News & Elections · Bilingual English / Spanish

20+ years commanding breaking news, live events, and multiplatform editorial strategy at CNN en Español, Telemundo, and Univision. Now at Content Mist, bringing media expertise to growing businesses.

About Mari

Results-driven bilingual media executive with expertise in breaking news command, live event production, and multiplatform editorial operations. Two decades at the forefront of news coverage—from election nights to major national events—building teams and strategies that reach diverse audiences across broadcast, cable, digital, and social platforms.

Currently at Content Mist, a boutique marketing and content agency serving growing small businesses. Bringing an extensive media background to help organizations tell compelling stories, grow their audiences, and build meaningful multiplatform presence.

Career spans CNN en Español, Telemundo, and Univision, directing newsroom operations, producing award-winning political programming, and pioneering digital-first content strategies including vertical video for social platforms.

Key Stats

  • 20+ Years Media Leadership
  • 4 Election Cycles Produced
  • Bilingual: English & Spanish
  • Deep U.S. Politics Expertise
  • Award-Winning Producer

Where I've Led

CNN
CNNe DC Bureau Manager · Executive Producer
2017 – 2026 · Washington, DC
Telemundo
Head of News Planning · Political Editor
2014 – 2017 · Miami, FL
Univision
Executive Producer
2009 – 2014 · Miami, FL

Skills

Core Expertise

Breaking News & Live Events

  • Breaking News Command
  • Live Election Coverage
  • Major Event Production
  • Rapid-Response Editorial
  • On-Air Direction

Digital & Social Strategy

  • Vertical Video Production
  • Multiplatform Distribution
  • Social Optimization
  • Audience Growth
  • Content Strategy

Leadership & Operations

  • Newsroom Leadership
  • Editorial Standards
  • Budget Management
  • Team Development
  • Bilingual Production

Recent Experience

DC Bureau Manager / Executive Producer
CNN en Español — Washington, DC · 2017–April 2026
Commanded breaking news operations for the DC Bureau, leading real-time editorial decisions across all platforms. Directed vertical video strategy for Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts, and TikTok targeting U.S. Hispanic audiences. Executive Producer for daily news program Directo USA and weekly political show Choque de Opiniones. Led live production for four consecutive U.S. election cycles (2018, 2020, 2022, 2024).
Head of News Planning & Political Editor
Telemundo Network — Miami, FL · 2014–2017
Directed strategic news planning and served as political editor for the 2016 U.S. Presidential cycle. Telemundo's liaison with NBC News for shared political content. Managed electoral polling projects and digital breaking news workflows.
Executive Producer – Al Punto with Jorge Ramos
Univision Network — Miami, FL · 2013–2014
Full editorial ownership of Univision's flagship live politics and breaking news analysis program. Grew social media audience 200%+. Achieved A18-49 ratings competitive with English-language broadcasts.
Executive Producer – Special Projects & Investigative Unit
Univision Network — Miami, FL · 2009–2013
Produced multiplatform special projects including Education Week, U.S. & Mexican election coverage, and long-form investigative pieces for Aquí y Ahora primetime show.

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Let's talk about breaking news, multiplatform strategy, or how I can help your organization grow its media presence and reach new audiences.

Location Washington, DC