ABC News Announces Newsroom Promotions In New York And D.C.

ABC News President Almin Karamehmedovic announced a series of promotions in its New York and Washington, D.C. newsrooms.

Jennifer Metz has been named executive producer of special events and news specials planning, and will continue her role as senior producer at World News Tonight. She will lead all prearranged special reports, and will report to Seni Tienabeso, vice president of ABC News Live, and work closely with Karamehmedovic and World News Tonight executive producer Chris Dinan. Molly Shaker, who is executive producer of special events, will oversee breaking news special events. “By dividing responsibilities under Seni’s leadership, Jenn and Molly will ensure we’re always at the top of our game when it comes to both breaking and pre-planned live coverage,” Karamehmedovic wrote in a memo to staffers.

John Santucci will be senior executive producer and managing editor, investigative unit and strategic initiatives. He’ll lead the investigative unit and “will work closely with Katie DenDaas, Josh Margolin, Aron Katersky and our Washington D.C. bureau to ensure ABC News remains a leader in breaking and long-form investigative reporting,” Karamehmedovic wrote. Santucci will report to Tienabeso. He’ll also work with platform leaders on developing original reports and projects across the ABC News Group, such as debates and town halls, and work closely with Karamehmedovic and various news teams.

Katherine Faulders has been named the Washington, D.C. bureau managing editor, a newly created position, and will will “help drive coverage of our Washington D.C.-based reporting in real time,” Karamehmedovic wrote, managing editorial teams while continuing to report. “She will oversee the various reporting units, ensure collaboration and foster innovation — all as part of the new structure outlined at our recent town hall,” he wrote. “This will also help prioritize our reporting verticals and ensure teams stay focused on the most important and consequential stories.” Faulders will report to Rick Klein, Washington, D.C. bureau chief and vice president.

Ben Siegel was promoted to deputy political director and coordinating producer, and will report to political director Averi Harper. He will help manage political coverage and the embed program and will continue to report for network platforms.