Kim Godwin, who has been president of ABC News since 2021, announced Sunday that she is leaving the network.
in a statement issued Godwin announced to the ABC News staff that he would be retiring from broadcast news.
“I have decided to retire from broadcast journalism,” Godwin said in a statement, adding that after “thoughtful consideration, I believe it is the right decision.”
“Anyone who is passionate about our business knows that there is no other business like it, so this was not an easy or quick decision. But after careful consideration, we , I knew it was the right choice for me as I looked to the future and prioritized what was most important to me and my family,” Godwin wrote.
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ABC News President Kim Godwin has announced that she will be leaving ABC News and retiring from news broadcasting.
Godwin, who was appointed president in 2021, became the first Black woman to lead the news division of a major network.
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Godwin said:
When I joined the team, ABC News was number one. And I’m proud that we’re still number one. From Mr. Edward R. Murrow, the highest honor our profession can offer is an accomplishment that has been punctuated in recent months. Overall Excellence in Television, Alfred I. DuPont Columbia Award for the groundbreaking “Power of Water” series, and first Primetime Emmy Awards for “Pretty Baby: Brooke Shields” and “Aftershock.” Nominated for.
Godwin’s departure from the network comes months after she reportedly lost According to her considerable amount of power new york post.
debra oconnell president Disney Entertainment News Group and Network directors reportedly initiated a review of Godwin and her management abilities, accusing her of having a “hands-on leadership style.” CNN.
CNN wrote:
Mr. O’Connell is surprised by Godwin’s control, or lack thereof, of the network, according to people familiar with the matter. In private conversations, Mr. O’Connell pointed to a number of problems that emerged under Mr. Godwin’s watch, and blamed the beleaguered ABC News chief for her hands-off leadership. She believes the problem has gotten worse.
For example, O’Connell is surprised that a year after Godwin fired Galen Gordon, the station’s head of talent, the key position remains unfilled. She wasn’t happy that ABC News lost Washington bureau chief Jonathan Greenberger to POLITICO, leaving the key seat vacant just months before the historic presidential election. And the fact that “CBS Mornings” is knocking on “Good Morning America’s” ratings door is a further source of discomfort.
In an internal memo to staff, O’Connell said he would “oversee ABC News” and “looks forward to working with the management team.” according to to hollywood reporter.
Former President Donald Trump said: post Truth Social said it was “pleased to report” that Godwin had resigned.
“I’m pleased to report that Kim Godwin, the head of ABC, has resigned. Is that unfair coverage of all things Trump?” Trump wrote. “In any case, good riddance! Hopefully someone else will be able to take control of George Slopadopoulos and the rest of the fake news thugs at ABC? God bless you Kim!”
