Carrie Budf-Brown Expands Role as Senior Vice President of Political Affairs at NBC News

carrie badoff brown expanding its role in NBC Newsleading network politics and elections while maintaining surveillance meet the press with Chuck Todd.

Budov Braun holds the title of senior vice president of political affairs. She will join the network as Senior Vice President in 2021. meet the pressserved as editor of Politico.

In a note to staff, NBC News Editor-in-Chief Rebecca Blumenstein said Budoff Brown’s new role is “a natural extension of her deft leadership since her inauguration.” , meet the press Focusing early on key states and communities, he encouraged the team to prioritize reports on voter attitudes about “horse racing.” Her strategy has resulted in stronger coverage, more scoops and larger interviews, higher ratings across platforms, and tighter integration of digital and broadcast operations. ”

Budoff Brown will continue to report to Blumenstein. She works with Tom Namako, executive her editor at NBC News Digital. NBC News Digital’s Managing Political Affairs Her Editor, Liz Her Johnstone, will report to Budoff Her Brown and Sea Cucumber.

Here are Blumenstein’s full notes:

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Since my arrival, I have been in awe of the Washington Bureau and the journalism it produces every day. Race, has been leading coverage of the new session of Congress. Today, we are building on these successes by announcing well-deserved leadership promotions that will help us on the path to unifying our digital and broadcast platforms.

i am happy to let you know carrie badoff brownhas formed close partnerships with many of our newsrooms and platforms over the last year to successfully oversee coverage of the midterm elections. Senior Vice President, Politics, on NBC News. In this expanded role, Carey will lead the network’s political and election reporting, continuing her work across digital and broadcast platforms while meet the press and Chuck ToddShe keeps reporting to me. Tom Namakowas a transformative force NBCNews.com Since his arrival, he will be a key partner to Carey as NBC News prepares to execute its broader vision for the 2024 election. Liz Johnstone – whose keen eye for product and skillful editing have contributed to the explosive growth of digital political reporting – reports to both Tom and Carrie.

Carrie’s new role is a natural extension of her deft leadership since taking office. meet the press With the franchise, she introduced an election coverage strategy specific to all TV news last year, focusing early on key states and communities and encouraging teams to prioritize reporting on voter attitudes about “horse racing.” Her strategy has resulted in stronger coverage, more scoops and larger interviews, higher ratings across platforms, and tighter integration of digital and broadcast businesses.

Carey’s promotion is built on an integrative approach, with a unique focus on journalism. Catherine Kim A pioneer of Beat Report. Leading the same effort across DC Beat will be Deputy Director Chloe Allensburgthe editorial driver of all things Washington, and a deeply trusted newsroom leader who will continue its partnership with Carey in 2024. Ken Strickland Continuing the inspiring leadership of these teams while overseeing bureau operations.

Join us in celebrating Carrie’s new role.

Rebecca Blumenstein
President, Editor, NBC News