ABC NEWS PROMOTES KATIE DEN DAAS TO SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT, GLOBAL NEWSGATHERING

Today, ABC News President Almin Karamehmedovic announced the promotion of Katie den Daas to senior vice president of Global Newsgathering. She was previously vice president of Global Newsgathering.

In this role, den Daas will oversee multiple teams that gather, produce and distribute content to be utilized daily across ABC News’ platforms, owned stations, and affiliates. She will lead the strategic and editorial direction for all domestic and international newsgathering operations, including oversight of the network’s bureaus in New York, Los Angeles and London; ABC News’ affiliate and client service, ABC NewsOne; and ABC Audio, which includes ABC Radio, podcasts and audio entertainment.

Den Daas will also partner with bureau chiefs and help guide correspondents, reporters and producers during breaking news situations and daily coverage around the globe, ensuring alignment and staffing across shows, platforms and affiliates. She will also help drive strategic initiatives that foster cross-platform content distribution to audiences across broadcast, digital, streaming and audio.

“Katie is an exceptional journalist and leader whose editorial vision and operational expertise have only strengthened our coverage,” said Karamehmedovic. She has a deep understanding of the evolving news landscape and an unmatched ability to guide teams with clarity, creativity and compassion. I am thrilled to have her leading our global newsgathering operations as we continue to create strategic and innovative ways to bring our audiences the most-trusted reporting they expect from ABC News.”

“It is an honor to be a part of a news organization with some of the best people in the industry, inspired by a rich legacy and a deep calling to journalism,” said den Daas. “I look forward to continuing to work closely with our bureaus as well as our extraordinary teams at home and across the globe as we adapt to new challenges and expand the reach of our reporting — all in service to our owned stations, affiliates, shows, platforms and, ultimately, our collective audience.”

Since joining ABC News in 2015, den Daas has held a number of positions, including serving as a producer in various parts of the news division, including the New York bureau, Special Events and on signature programs, including “World News Tonight with David Muir,” “Good Morning America” and “The View.” She also served as executive producer for ABC News Live and then London bureau chief before taking on broader leadership roles in newsgathering, overseeing coverage of breaking news and major global events, and helping to expand content across broadcast, digital, streaming and audio platforms. She moved from London to New York in 2023 to take on the role of vice president of Global Newsgathering. She will continue to be based at ABC News’ New York headquarters.

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