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Denise Rehrig Named Executive Producer, ABC News' ‘Prime With Linsey Davis'
Denise Rehrig, a veteran news-and-talk producer who recently held a senior role at 'The Late Show with Stephen Colbert,' has been named executive producer of ABC News' flagship streaming program, 'Prime With Linsey Davis.' The show streams weeknights on ABC News Live. 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. More from Variety Terry Moran Suspended at ABC News After Posting That White House Deputy Chief Stephen Miller Is a 'World-Class Hater' 'Good Morning America' Aims to Rouse Audiences With 50th Anniversary Celebration 'Nightline' Marks 45th Anniversary With Updated Logo, Day-Long Tribute on ABC News Programs (EXCLUSIVE) '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. Best of Variety 'Harry Potter' TV Show Cast Guide: Who's Who in Hogwarts? 25 Hollywood Legends Who Deserve an Honorary Oscar New Movies Out Now in Theaters: What to See This Week
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2 days ago
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Denise Rehrig Named Executive Producer Of ABC News Live's ‘Prime With Linsey Davis'
Denise Rehrig will be the new executive producer of ABC News Live's flagship show Prime with Linsey Davis. Rehrig is returning to the network, having been senior broadcast producer at Good Morning America. More from Deadline Why There Is So Much Worry In Public Media That Donald Trump Will Win Fight To Defund NPR, PBS And Local Stations Gavin Newsom And AG Rob Bonta Outline Lawsuit Against Donald Trump Over President's Order To Federalize National Guard To Respond To Protests Donald Trump Responds To Gavin Newsom's Dare To Arrest Him, Says He "Would Do It" If He Were The Border Czar As EP, she will oversee all aspects of the newscast, including editorial direction and day-to-day production. She will report to Seni Tienabeso, vice president of ABC News Live and specialized units. She succeeds Eric Ortega in the role. Rehrig had been co-executive producer of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, during a time when the show won an Emmy for the special Stephen Colbert's Election Night 2020: Democracy's Last Stand Building Back America Great Again Better, and the team won a Peabody award. She also produced last year's Election Night Live With Brian Williams, the Amazon Prime election special. Almin Karamehmedovic, president of ABC News, said in a statement, '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. I trust her leadership will propel the show to new heights, delivering compelling journalism that meets the moment every night.' Rehring said, 'Linsey's clear, compelling voice paired with the program's smart and substantive journalism is an incredible combination. I look forward to building on that foundation, bringing sharp storytelling, meaningful context, and a strong sense of urgency to viewers every evening.' Rehrig started her career at CNBC producing shows such as Squawk on the Street and Fast Money. Best of Deadline Sean 'Diddy' Combs Sex-Trafficking Trial Updates: Cassie Ventura's Testimony, $10M Hotel Settlement, Drugs, Violence, & The Feds A Full Timeline Of Blake Lively & Justin Baldoni's 'It Ends With Us' Feud In Court, Online & In The Media Where To Watch All The 'John Wick' Movies: Streamers That Have All Four Films
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2 days ago
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Denise Rehrig Named Executive Producer, ABC News' ‘Prime With Linsey Davis'
Denise Rehrig, a veteran news-and-talk producer who recently held a senior role at 'The Late Show with Stephen Colbert,' has been named executive producer of ABC News' flagship streaming program, 'Prime With Linsey Davis.' The show streams weeknights on ABC News Live. 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. More from Variety Terry Moran Suspended at ABC News After Posting That White House Deputy Chief Stephen Miller Is a 'World-Class Hater' 'Good Morning America' Aims to Rouse Audiences With 50th Anniversary Celebration 'Nightline' Marks 45th Anniversary With Updated Logo, Day-Long Tribute on ABC News Programs (EXCLUSIVE) '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. Best of Variety 'Harry Potter' TV Show Cast Guide: Who's Who in Hogwarts? 25 Hollywood Legends Who Deserve an Honorary Oscar New Movies Out Now in Theaters: What to See This Week
Yahoo
2 days ago
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Denise Rehrig Named Executive Producer Of ABC News Live's ‘Prime With Linsey Davis'
Denise Rehrig will be the new executive producer of ABC News Live's flagship show Prime with Linsey Davis. Rehrig is returning to the network, having been senior broadcast producer at Good Morning America. More from Deadline Why There Is So Much Worry In Public Media That Donald Trump Will Win Fight To Defund NPR, PBS And Local Stations Gavin Newsom And AG Rob Bonta Outline Lawsuit Against Donald Trump Over President's Order To Federalize National Guard To Respond To Protests Donald Trump Responds To Gavin Newsom's Dare To Arrest Him, Says He "Would Do It" If He Were The Border Czar As EP, she will oversee all aspects of the newscast, including editorial direction and day-to-day production. She will report to Seni Tienabeso, vice president of ABC News Live and specialized units. She succeeds Eric Ortega in the role. Rehrig had been co-executive producer of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, during a time when the show won an Emmy for the special Stephen Colbert's Election Night 2020: Democracy's Last Stand Building Back America Great Again Better, and the team won a Peabody award. She also produced last year's Election Night Live With Brian Williams, the Amazon Prime election special. Almin Karamehmedovic, president of ABC News, said in a statement, '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. I trust her leadership will propel the show to new heights, delivering compelling journalism that meets the moment every night.' Rehring said, 'Linsey's clear, compelling voice paired with the program's smart and substantive journalism is an incredible combination. I look forward to building on that foundation, bringing sharp storytelling, meaningful context, and a strong sense of urgency to viewers every evening.' Rehrig started her career at CNBC producing shows such as Squawk on the Street and Fast Money. Best of Deadline Sean 'Diddy' Combs Sex-Trafficking Trial Updates: Cassie Ventura's Testimony, $10M Hotel Settlement, Drugs, Violence, & The Feds A Full Timeline Of Blake Lively & Justin Baldoni's 'It Ends With Us' Feud In Court, Online & In The Media Where To Watch All The 'John Wick' Movies: Streamers That Have All Four Films
