CBS News and Stations is rolling out a new executive leadership structure under CEO Wendy McMahon.
Among the big changes are some promotions: Adrienne Roark will become president of editorial and newsgathering for CBS News and Stations, assuming most of the responsibilities of Ingrid Ciprian-Matthews, who exited as president of CBS News last month.
Jennifer Mitchell will become president of stations and digital for CBS News and Stations, overseeing the local TV stations and the division’s digital efforts.
Notably, McMahon will oversee all CBS News network broadcasts, “working directly with the executive producers of those shows to continue to maximize the organization’s brands and editorial capabilities across all screens and platforms,” per CBS.
“Today marks the beginning of an exciting new chapter as we write the future of CBS News and Stations. Our journalists and team members across the division are working together more collaboratively and efficiently to drive impact across all of our shows and streams,” said McMahon in a statement. “I have great confidence in the team we are assembling, beginning with Adrienne and Jennifer, who are terrific partners and inspirational, aspirational and empathetic leaders. This structure is designed to support and build our next-generation news organization. By working with our talented teams in every newsroom, each of these leaders will enhance our coverage and better position us for the future.”
Other changes include promotions for Alvin Patrick, who in addition to running theCBS News Race and Culture Unit will add oversight of all long-form documentaries and programming; Terri Stewart, will taker over responsibility for day-to-day newsgathering at CBS News and the local stations; and Wendy Fisher, who will become senior VP of editorial; David Reiter will add oversight of CBS’ streaming initiatives, in addition to leading special events coverage.