Janelle Rodriguez, who performed a key function within the creation of the NBC Information Now streaming platform and likewise oversaw NBC Night Information and the most recent information and particular provides, leaves the community.
Rodriguez, who served as government vp of programming, wrote in a memo to workers Thursday: “I’ve spent plenty of time serious about what comes subsequent, and I’ve determined to go away now to pursue it. Now could be the suitable time.” She didn’t give particulars of her subsequent transfer. She has been a part of the community for 12 years.
Rebecca Blumenstein, NBC Information editorial president, mentioned in a memo to workers that Catherine Kim would turn into government vp, editorial and content material, and broaden her duties to incorporate NBC Information Now and specials, including oversight of streaming and newsgathering. Kim will proceed to steer digital publishing, digital supplies, social media, the community’s This is the Scoop group and Resolution Desk, in addition to working in partnership with David Verdi, main the desks and newsgathering.
Matt Carluccio can be given further duties overseeing editorial items together with enterprise, well being, investigations and local weather, and can proceed to steer editorial initiatives like Widespread Floor and Enterprise in America, in addition to the weekend editions of Right this moment. He’ll report back to Blumenstein and Libby Leist, government vp of Right this moment and way of life.
Moreover, Matt Frucci, the chief producer of NBC Nightly Information, will report back to Blumenstein.
Blumenstein wrote in a memo that the adjustments “will construct on the numerous progress we have revamped the previous yr in bringing NBC Information nearer collectively – connecting the energy of our protection, expertise and groups throughout broadcast, streaming and digital.”
She thanked Rodriguez for enjoying a pivotal function in reworking NBC Information Now into “the main streaming information service that it’s in the present day and for serving to lead NBC Nightly Information, Specials and a few of our most vital protection.”