CNN promotes Reid to chief legal affairs correspondent
Paula Reid, senior legal affairs correspondent at CNN, has been promoted to chief legal affairs correspondent. Reid will be based in Washington, D.C. Prior to joining CNN in March 2021, Reid worked for more than a decade at CBS News. There, she held the posts of intern on the investigative unit, researcher for CBS Evening […]
Croffie takes on writer/producer role at CNN News Central
Kwegyirba Croffie will serve as a writer/producer on CNN News Central. Recently, she was a writer for “First Move with Julia Chatterley,” the network’s daily business program. Croffie served as associate producer of “Early Start with Christine Romans and Laura Jarrett,” a role in which she focused on business news. She joined CNN in June […]
Scripps News appoints Nguyen anchor
Chris Nguyen has joined Scripps News as an anchor. Commenting on his new role, he said: “I’m humbled by the opportunity to continue my career with such a bold and forward-thinking news organization. It’s a privilege to serve as a journalist, and I’m committed to earning the trust of our viewers as I embark on […]
CNN appoints Hunt anchor of ‘State of the Race’
CNN has named Kasie Hunt anchor of “State of the Race,” a daily 60-minute show that will look at the status, breaking news and conversations surrounding the presidential election. Recently, Hunt was a national and breaking news journalist. Previously, she was at MSNBC, where she was host of “Way Too Early” and “Kasie DC.” She […]
CNN promotes Stewart to Beijing correspondent
Marc Stewart has taken on the role of Beijing correspondent at CNN. Recently, he held the post of international correspondent based in Asia, covering breaking news, politics, business, economics and culture. In his new role, Stewart will cover the politics, economics and cultural facets of China. He will also co-host “CNN Marketplace Asia,” the monthly […]
Aldana swaps CNBC for CNN
Ryan Waterman Aldana has joined CNN as a writer and producer on “CNN Newsroom with Jim Acosta” and “Inside Politics with Dana Bash.” Recently, Aldana was a writer for “Squawk Box” at CNBC. There, he also served as a writer and assistant producer for “The Exhange” and “Power Lunch.” He joined there as an intern […]
CNN appoints Marquardt chief national security correspondent
CNN has promoted Alex Marquardt to chief national security correspondent for CNN Worldwide, based in Washington, D.C. Marquardt joined the network in May 2017 as senior national security correspondent, and has helped lead domestic and international breaking news coverage. Previously, he worked at CNN from November 2007 to January 2009 as an embed reporter. After […]
CNN appoints Thompson CEO and chairman
The following excerpt was sent out from CNN: Mark Thompson, the former chief executive of The New York Times and director-general of the BBC, will be the next leader of CNN, the network announced Wednesday, taking the reins of the renowned global news organization at one of the most pivotal times in its 43-year history. […]
CNN parent to revamp streaming news service
The following excerpt was sent out from The Hill: Warner Bros. Discovery, the parent company of CNN, says it has plans to launch a new 24-hour streaming news service just more than a year after shuttering CNN+. “CNN Max,” will feature a full seven-day schedule of news programming when it launches in September and will draw […]
NYT, BBC vet Mark Thompson to lead CNN?
While ousted CNN leader Chris Licht continues to admire his buff bod at the gym and justify his disastrous Trump town hall, the following excerpt was sent out from Reuters: CNN is considering former New York Times and BBC chief Mark Thompson as one of the top candidates to lead the media company, news website […]
