ABC Information Units Newsroom Promotions In New York, D.C.

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

Jennifer Metz has been named govt producer of particular occasions and information specials planning, and can proceed her function as senior producer at World Information Tonight. She’s going to lead all prearranged particular experiences and report back to Seni Tienabeso, vice chairman of ABC Information Dwell, and work carefully with Karamehmedovic and World Information Tonight govt producer Chris Dinan.

Molly Shaker, who’s govt producer of particular occasions, will oversee breaking information particular occasions.

“By dividing duties below Seni’s management, Jenn and Molly will guarantee we’re all the time on the prime of our recreation in terms of each breaking and pre-planned dwell protection,” Karamehmedovic wrote in a memo to staffers at present.

John Santucci will likely be senior govt producer and managing editor, investigative unit and strategic initiatives. He’ll lead the investigative unit and “work carefully with Katie DenDaas, Josh Margolin, Aron Katersky and our Washington D.C. bureau to make sure ABC Information stays a pacesetter in breaking and long-form investigative reporting,” Karamehmedovic wrote. Santucci will report back to Tienabeso. He’ll additionally work with platform leaders on growing authentic experiences and initiatives throughout the ABC Information Group, similar to debates and city halls, and work carefully with Karamehmedovic and numerous information groups.

Katherine Faulders has been named the Washington, D.C. bureau managing editor, a newly created place, and can “assist drive protection of our Washington D.C.-based reporting in actual time,” Karamehmedovic wrote, managing editorial groups whereas persevering with to report. “She’s going to oversee the assorted reporting items, guarantee collaboration and foster innovation — all as a part of the brand new construction outlined at our current city corridor,” he wrote. “This may also assist prioritize our reporting verticals and guarantee groups keep targeted on a very powerful and consequential tales.” 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’ll assist handle political protection and the embed program and can proceed to report for community platforms.