Denise Rehrig Named Executive Producer, ABC News' ‘Prime With Linsey Davis'
Rehrig will manage editorial direction, story development and day-to-day production. She will report to Seni Tienabeso, vice president of ABC News Live and Specialized Units.
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'With a proven track record of editorial excellence and deep cross-platform experience, I'm thrilled to welcome Denise Rehrig back to ABC News in her new role,' said Almin Karamehmedovic, president of ABC News, in a statement. 'I trust her leadership will propel the show to new heights, delivering compelling journalism that meets the moment every night.'
Rehrig in 2024 produced Amazon Prime's 'Election Night Live with Brian Williams,' an experiment by the streaming giant to see how it might develop news programming around critical events. Prior to that, she was co-executive producer of 'The Late Show with Stephen Colbert.' where she helped lead high-profile live broadcasts, including political conventions and post-Super Bowl specials, and was involved in revamping social media strategy to focus more closely on Instagram and TikTok.
She had previously worked at ABC News as a senior broadcast producer at 'Good Morning America.'
'Denise is an incredible live TV producer and a wonderful storyteller who has a deep understanding of the new media landscape,' said Tienabeso, in a statement. 'Her sharp instincts and collaborative spirit will be a powerful asset to 'Prime,' and I'm so excited for her return to ABC News to lead the most honored team in streaming news.'
Rehrig began her career at CNBC producing financial and political programs, including 'Squawk on the Street' and 'Fast Money.' She is a graduate of the Mizzou School of Journalism at the University of Missouri in Columbia, Mo.
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