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CBS executive Kimberly Godwin has been named the next president of ABC News, becoming the first Black woman to lead a major broadcast news network.
She replaces James Goldston, who left the network last month after seven years in that role, and will start in early May.
Godwin will oversee editorial and business operations for broadcast, digital, streaming and audio news across the organization, including the No. 1 programs Good Morning America, World News Tonight with David Muir and 20/20, and the growing streaming channel ABC News Live.
FAMU almuna Kimberly Godwin to become newest ABC News President
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and last updated 2021-04-14 19:47:01-04
NEW YORK (WTXL) â In an announcement Wednesday, Florida A&M University alumna Kimberly Godwin was tapped as the next president of ABC News.
Godwin graduated from FAMU in 1984 with a bachelor s degree in journalism, according to her LinkedIn page.
She most recently served as CBSâs executive vice president of news.
In her new position, Godwin will be the first Black executive to run a major U.S. broadcast news division.
âI have immense respect and admiration for ABC News,â Godwin said in a statement. âAs the most trusted brand in news, they are to be commended for the extraordinary work and dedication of the journalists, producers, executives and their teams across the organization. I am honored to take on this stewardship and excited for what we will achieve together.â
ABC named Kim Godwin as its news division president on Wednesday, making her the first Black woman to be the top news executive at a broadcast network.
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NEW YORK - ABC named Kim Godwin as its news division president on Wednesday, making her the first Black woman to be the top news executive at a broadcast network.