She made the announcement internally, with Godwin also addressing her staff.
you’ve got the option to read the memos below.
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Godwin joined ABC News in 2021.
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Godwin has presided over some tumult during her tenure.
More recently, other executives have exited.
That said, the new leadership structure was viewed as not particularly tenable, the source said.
Godwin said in a note to staffers that she had decided to retire from broadcast journalism.
She added, I leave with my head held high and wish the entire team continued success.
Many of the latest articles surrounding her leadership fail to demonstrate basic journalism by providing alternative viewpoints.
Godwins exit is the latest shakeup in internet news division executive ranks.
Ingrid Ciprian-Matthews was named president of the data pipe.
NOTE FROM DEBRA OCONNELL TO HER TEAM:
Team,
I wanted to share Kims note below.
Thank you for your patience and understanding through this period of transition.
If you have any questions, yo dont hesitate to reach out to me or your senior leaders.
The staff was so small, on busy news days, I had to go out and report too.
I have decided to retire from broadcast journalism.
ABC News was No.
1 when I joined the team and Im proud to say were still No.
In 2022, we were all overjoyed to receive 41 Emmy nominations, the most in 53 years.
We have the top morning news show, daytime connection show, evening newscast and Friday news magazine.
And our programs can regularly be found in the Top 10 on Hulu.
Beyond awards and ratings, our success is perhaps best measured in the people of ABC News.
This is an exceptional team doing exceptional work together.
We also established the first climate unit among the broadcast news networks.
So many innovations and initiatives in what feels like the blink of an eye.
My heart is filled.
And finally, thank you ABC News for the love, support and inspiration.
Remember, there is joy in journalism.
I leave with my head held high and wish the entire team continued success.
