‘CBS Sunday Morning’ hires Ling as contributor
The following excerpt was sent out from The Los Angeles Times: Lisa Ling, whose long-running CNN series became a cost-cutting casualty, is joining CBS News. The network news division announced Wednesday that Ling will become a contributor starting in late summer, focusing on in-depth stories for its programs, including “CBS Sunday Morning.” Ling, 49, is […]
W Magazine hires Velasco as news staff writer
Matthew Velasco has joined New York-based fashion magazine W as a staff writer for news. Recently, he was an editorial contributor to beauty and grooming at CNN. Previously, Velasco worked as an editorial contributor and associate editor for print at fashion magazine V in New York. He interned at Paper Communications and The Wall Street […]
CNN debuts ‘Fast Channel’ for younger audiences
CNN has launched ‘CNN Fast,’ a service that will deliver short-form videos featuring international stories, covering major events, business, entertainment, sport and the environment. The service is being offered in Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Luxemburg, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and the U.K. There are plans to tap more countries […]
Fortinsky swaps CNN for The Hill
Sarah Fortinsky has joined The Hill as a breaking news reporter. Recently, she was a desk assistant at CNN, where she has worked for more than two years. Fortinsky joined CNN in July 2020 as a news associate. She was a teaching assistant at the University of Pennsylvania and previously interned at CNN, FRONTLINE PBS […]
CNN International taps Nelson to serve in new role
The following excerpt was sent out from wbd.com: CNN Worldwide has appointed Phil Nelson to lead the network’s international business operations and its work with commercial partners outside of the United States. As Executive Vice President of CNN International Commercial (CNNIC), Nelson is responsible for all international Advertising Sales, Content Sales & Licensing and Commercial […]
CNN appoints Collins anchor for 9 p.m. show
CNN has tapped Kaitlan Collins to serve as anchor for a new show at 9 p.m. The show will debut in June. CNN CEO Chris Licht stated in an internal memo: “She is a smart and gifted journalist who we’ve all seen hold lawmakers and newsmakers accountable. She pushes politicians off their talking points, gets real […]
CNN promotes Duster to race and equality reporter
Chandelis R. Duster, a breaking news reporter at CNN Politics has taken on the role of race and equality reporter. Duster has covered several beats at the network, including agriculture, justice, Congress, White House and campaigns. Prior to joining CNN, Duster worked at NBC News in various roles, including news desk assistant, interim managing editor […]
CNN appoints Iyer associate writer, politics
CNN has tapped Kaanita Iyer to serve as an associate writer for CNN Politics. Previously she served as associate producer, politics. Iyer joined CNN in June 2021 as a news associate. She interned at USA Today and worked as a Washington reporter for the Capital News Service. She also interned at CNN. Iyer graduated from […]
CNN names Rosales national correspondent
CNN has tapped Isabel Rosales to serve as its national correspondent, based in Atlanta. Previously, Rosales was a news anchor and crime reporter at WFTS-TV Ch. 28, an ABC affiliate in Tampa. She also worked as a bilingual reporter, weekend anchor and producer at WHSV-TV Ch. 3, an ABC affiliate in Harrisonburg, Va. Rosales has […]
CNN announces new roles for King and Bash
The following was obtained by Talking Biz News from CNN: CNN is today announcing new roles for two of its most experienced anchors and political reporters as part of its ambitious plans for the 2024 presidential cycle. CNN Chief National Correspondent John King will lead a new reporting project focused on voters in key battleground states as […]
