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Overhaul on CNBC biz desk

The TV Newser blog on MediaBistro reported that there has been a number of changes in assignments on the CNBC business news desk in the wake of the departure of Glen Rochkind.

TVNewser stated, “On Tuesday, Tyler Mathisen announced several ‘adjustments to the division of labor on the CNBC News Desk.’ Some of the changes include:

> “Executive Editor Patti Domm will assume a new role as the supervisor of CNBC’s markets and economics coverage.”

> “Steve Lewis will now become the Desk’s chief planning officer.”

> “Tom Busby will now become CNBC’s principal assignment manager.”

> “Jim Connor will become the ‘quarterback’ on the Desk between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m.”

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