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Kim Godwin, 57, currently works at CBS News as executive vice president of news, and joins ABC News as president in May, replacing James Goldston who left ABC in March.
Godwin becomes the first Black woman to run a broadcast news division.
ABC’s parent company is Walt Disney Co.
Godwin started at CBS News in 2007 as senior producer for the evening news anchored by Katie Couric.
She was also the executive director for development and diversity at CBS and received the Ida B. Wells Award last November from The National Association of Black Journalists “for her work to create a diverse newsroom, and her focus on identifying and advocating for young journalists throughout their careers.”
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Disney hired Kimberly Godwin to run ABC News, making her the first Black exec to head a broadcast news division.
Some insiders expressed concern about an outsider coming in, while others hope she will usher in more diversity.
Her challenges may include fostering a more positive environment at ABC News, where talent can be at odds.
Disney named Kimberly Godwin president of its ABC News division on Wednesday, making her the first Black executive to head a broadcast news network.
Some staffers expressed surprise by the choice of the CBS News vet, since Disney typically picks from within its ranks.