ABC News President Kim Godwin has announced she will be stepping down.
In an email sent out to ABC News staffers, Kim Godwin announced she would be retiring from her position as ABC news’ President.
Godwin stated, “I have decided to retire from broadcast journalism.”
“Anyone who’s passionate about what we do knows there’s no other business like it, so this was not an easy or quick decision. But after considerable reflection, I’m certain it’s the right one for me as I look to the future and prioritize what’s most important for me and my family.” added Godwin.
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Check out what Fox News reported:
After viral reports over tension within the network, ABC News president Kim Godwin will be stepping down.
In an email sent out to staff on Sunday night, Godwin announced that she would be retiring from her position after being appointed in 2021.
“I have decided to retire from broadcast journalism,” Godwin said in the email obtained by Fox News Digital.
She continued, “Anyone who’s passionate about what we do knows there’s no other business like it, so this was not an easy or quick decision. But after considerable reflection, I’m certain it’s the right one for me as I look to the future and prioritize what’s most important for me and my family.”
ABC News president Kim Godwin president steps down after reports of turmoil at the network https://t.co/YsAblrkv7U
— Fox News (@FoxNews) May 6, 2024
Here’s what CNN reported:
Kim Godwin, the embattled president of ABC News, abruptly announced Sunday evening that she will exit the news network, capping a tumultuous three-year run at the outlet.
“I have decided to retire from broadcast journalism,” Godwin told staffers in a memo obtained by CNN.
“I have been fortunate and blessed enough to have done almost every job there is in this business,” she wrote. “But after considerable reflection, I’m certain it’s the right one for me as I look to the future and prioritize what’s most important for me and my family.”
It was not clear when the decision was made, but Godwin, as recently as Friday, was leading editorial meetings at the Disney-owned network. Debra OConnell, the Disney (DIS) veteran who was tapped in February to oversee ABC News, told employees in a memo that “for the time being,” she will oversee the network.
OConnell said she is “looking forward to working with the leadership team as we forge a new path forward together.”
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