ABC News Sets Newsroom Promotions In New York, D.C.

ABC News president Almin Karamehmedovic on Monday revealed a collection of promotions in its New York and Washington, D.C. newsrooms.

Jennifer Metz has been named government producer of particular occasions and information specials planning, and can proceed her function as senior producer at World News Tonight. She will lead all prearranged particular studies and report back to Seni Tienabeso, vice chairman of ABC News Live, and work intently with Karamehmedovic and World News Tonight government producer Chris Dinan.

Molly Shaker, who’s government producer 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 at present.

John Santucci shall be senior government producer and managing editor, investigative unit and strategic initiatives. He’ll lead the investigative unit and “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 work with platform leaders on creating authentic studies and tasks throughout the ABC News Group, equivalent to debates and city halls, and work intently with Karamehmedovic and numerous information groups.

Katherine Faulders has been named the Washington, D.C. bureau managing editor, a newly created place, and can “help drive coverage of our Washington D.C.-based reporting in real time,” Karamehmedovic wrote, managing editorial groups whereas persevering with to report. “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 chief and vice chairman.

Ben Siegel was promoted to deputy political director and coordinating producer, and can report back to political director Averi Harper. He will assist handle political protection and the embed program and can proceed to report for community platforms.