- Michael Clemente to Oversee New Unit
- Jay Wallace Promoted to Executive Vice President News and Editorial
In this new role, Clemente will oversee all development and production of taped long-form programming, complemented by occasional special live events for FOX News Channel (FNC). The newly formed consolidated unit will now include FNC Editor-at-Large Peter Boyer, Senior Executive Producer and Director of Long-Form Series, Pamela Browne, Executive Producer Martin Hinton and Specials Director of Development, Clay Rawson, all of whom will report to Clemente. Host John Stossel’s quarterly customized specials for FOX News will also be part of this new division.
Jay Wallace |
Ailes added, “Jay’s television journalism acumen has played a major role in the success of FOX News throughout his nearly 20 years here and his leadership during the current election season has especially stood out. He’s both liked and respected throughout the newsroom and I’m certain he’ll excel in this position.”
Wallace, who also runs FOX News Radio, which includes Fox News Headlines 24/7 on Sirius/XM, will assume the position of Executive Vice President of News and Editorial effective immediately. In this role, he will manage the news division, including all political coverage and election season debates and town halls. He will also oversee all daytime weekday and weekend news programming, including America’s Newsroom with Martha MacCallum & Bill Hemmer, Happening Now with Jenna Lee & Jon Scott, The Real Story with Gretchen Carlson, Sunday Morning Futures with Maria Bartiromo, America’s News HQ and the Fox Report.
Additionally, he will continue to oversee Shepard Smith Reporting and the FOX News Deck, FNC’s breaking news operation helmed by chief news anchor Shepard Smith. FNC’s key news programs originating from its Washington DC Bureau, including Special Report with Bret Baier, FOX News Sunday and MediaBuzz, will be overseen by Wallace as well.
Michael Clemente |
In commenting on his new role, Wallace said, “I am honored by the opportunity to lead the amazing team of outstanding journalists assembled by Roger Ailes at such a momentous time in this nation’s history. As FOX News nears its 20th anniversary, I am looking forward to enhancing and expanding the channel’s news influence across all platforms.”
Clemente stated, “It’s an honor to continue working for Roger Ailes, who is a true leader. I’m eager to take on this new role and help consolidate the network’s existing specials units. Long-form programming has always been a passion of mine and I’m excited to transition from day-to-day news coverage to spend more time on deeply reported, compelling stories in this rapidly changing news world.”
No comments:
Post a Comment