Categories: OLD Media Moves

CNBC VP leaves for truTV

Lesley Goldman, who had been vice president of prime time alternative for CNBC, has left the business news network for a spot at truTV.

AJ Marechal of Variety writes, “Lesley Goldman has joined truTV as v.p. of development and original programming, the net announced today. She will be based in Gotham and report to senior veep Marissa Ronca.

“Goldman arrives at truTV from CNBC where she served as vice president of primetime alternative. At tru, she’s tasked with executing the development of new programming from concept to series, creatively overseeing pilots, series and specials.

“‘Lesley comes to truTV with a wealth of experience in unscripted and alternative programming,’ said Ronca. ‘She is a creative, forward-thinking producer with a great eye for programming and strong relationships throughout the industry. Lesley is a great addition to our team as we continue to shape truTV’s programming vision.'”

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Chris Roush

Chris Roush was the dean of the School of Communications at Quinnipiac University in Hamden, Connecticut. He was previously Walter E. Hussman Sr. Distinguished Professor in business journalism at UNC-Chapel Hill. He is a former business journalist for Bloomberg News, Businessweek, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, The Tampa Tribune and the Sarasota Herald-Tribune. He is the author of the leading business reporting textbook "Show me the Money: Writing Business and Economics Stories for Mass Communication" and "Thinking Things Over," a biography of former Wall Street Journal editor Vermont Royster.

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