ABC News Announces Newsroom Promotions In New York And D.C.

ABC News President Almin Karamehmedovic introduced a chain of promotions in its New York and Washington, D.C. newsrooms.

Jennifer Metz has been named govt manufacturer of particular occasions and information specials making plans, and can proceed her function as senior manufacturer at World News Tonight. She will lead all prearranged particular studies, and can report back to Seni Tienabeso, vp of ABC News Live, and paintings carefully with Karamehmedovic and World News Tonight govt manufacturer Chris Dinan. Molly Shaker, who’s govt manufacturer of particular occasions, will oversee breaking information particular occasions. “By dividing responsibilities under Seni’s leadership, Jenn and Molly will ensure we’re always at the top of our game when it comes to both breaking and pre-planned live coverage,” Karamehmedovic wrote in a memo to staffers.

John Santucci can be senior govt manufacturer and managing editor, investigative unit and strategic tasks. He’ll lead the investigative unit and “will work closely with Katie DenDaas, Josh Margolin, Aron Katersky and our Washington D.C. bureau to ensure ABC News remains a leader in breaking and long-form investigative reporting,” Karamehmedovic wrote. Santucci will report back to Tienabeso. He’ll additionally paintings with platform leaders on creating unique studies and tasks around the ABC News Group, equivalent to debates and the town halls, and paintings carefully with Karamehmedovic and quite a lot of information groups.

Katherine Faulders has been named the Washington, D.C. bureau managing editor, a newly created place, and can will “help drive coverage of our Washington D.C.-based reporting in real time,” Karamehmedovic wrote, managing editorial groups whilst proceeding to file. “She will oversee the various reporting units, ensure collaboration and foster innovation — all as part of the new structure outlined at our recent town hall,” he wrote. “This will also help prioritize our reporting verticals and ensure teams stay focused on the most important and consequential stories.” Faulders will report back to Rick Klein, Washington, D.C. bureau leader and vp.

Ben Siegel used to be promoted to deputy political director and coordinating manufacturer, and can report back to political director Averi Harper. He will lend a hand organize political protection and the embed program and can proceed to file for community platforms.