Noticias Telemundo Presents Cutting-Edge Election Night Coverage for “Decisión 2024”

November 04, 2024

On Tuesday, November 5, Noticias Telemundo will deliver expansive, real-time election night coverage across multiple platforms, including Telemundo network, Noticias Telemundo AHORA streaming channel, and NoticiasTelemundo.com. Coverage on Noticias Telemundo AHORA kicks off at 4 p.m. ET, led by anchors Damià Bonmatí and Claudia de la Fuente followed by special reporting on the Telemundo network starting at 7 p.m. ET, led by main anchors Julio Vaqueiro and Arantxa Loizaga. 

Additionally, Vanessa Hauc, Johana Suárez, Damià Bonmatí, Nicole Suárez and Rogelio Mora-Tagle who will be at the Big Board throughout the night to break down the latest polling, exit polls and results as votes are counted. Johana Suárez will examine the balance of power in Congress, Bonmatí will track conversations taking place on social media, and Hauc will track the races of Latinos running for office. Nicole Suárez will also examine exit polls and key ballot initiatives in states across the country.

State-of-the-Art Production at Telemundo Center

Broadcasting live from a custom-built, state-of-the-art election set at Telemundo Center, the Noticias Telemundo team of anchors, correspondents, and analysts will bring viewers minute-by-minute updates, in-depth reporting, and key insights as the election results unfold. Telemundo has transformed its Miami headquarters into two expansive studios totaling 20,000 square feet, featuring cutting-edge visual storytelling components.

Innovative Technology Driving Immersive Coverage

With immersive augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) technologies, viewers will experience election results and critical race updates through dynamic, engaging visualizations. The Election Night set includes eight separate staging areas—real and virtual—equipped with eight 4K video screens, 3,000 feet of lighting, and 250 lighting instruments, creating an unparalleled viewing experience.

Interactive Studio and Data-Driven Visuals

Highlights of the transformed Telemundo Center studio include:

• A 360-degree VR set inspired by the U.S. Capitol, divided into four distinct zones with a parallax effect to enhance depth and realism.
• An expansive three-part anchor desk equipped with integrated LED displays that update in real time, providing election results, key race alerts, and state-by-state projections.
• A 20-foot curved LED video wall and multiple vertical Planar LookThru monitors placed throughout the set to add depth and visual impact.
• AR-driven visuals like “Camino a los 270” (Road to 270), projected onto the Telemundo Center’s central staircase, allowing viewers to track the path to the 270 electoral votes needed to win the presidency.

Seamless Integration of Social Media and Live Graphics

Noticias Telemundo will integrate live social media insights directly into its AR and VR graphics, showcasing real-time posts from both campaigns. Using Vizrt’s broadcast solutions in conjunction with Unreal Engine, the coverage will bring lifelike animations and rich visualizations to each segment, making the broadcast both informative and highly engaging.

The 2024 election promises to be one of the most pivotal in recent history, and Noticias Telemundo’s advanced technology and storytelling techniques are set to deliver an unparalleled viewing experience for audiences across platforms.