John Schlossberg Named Executive Producer of ABC’s “This Week”
ABC News has announced that John Schlossberg, previously a senior producer for the network’s streaming news show “Prime with Lindsey Davis,” will take over as the executive producer of “This Week with George Stephanopoulos.” This marks a significant transition for the flagship political program.
Schlossberg, who has spent the last five years on the streaming side, will start in this new role on May 6 and will be stationed in Washington, D.C. He’ll be collaborating closely with anchor George Stephanopoulos as well as co-anchors Martha Raddatz and Jonathan Karl.
Having joined ABC News in 2018, Schlossberg played a pivotal role in launching ABC News Live, the network’s 24/7 streaming platform, as they expanded into the digital news realm. Before his time at ABC, he held positions at KGO-TV in San Francisco and WVUE-TV in New Orleans.
Throughout his career, he has covered major events, including election cycles, presidential debates, and international conflicts such as the ongoing Russia-Ukraine situation and the Israel-Gaza conflict.
His accomplishments in journalism haven’t gone unnoticed, as he’s received industry accolades like an Emmy Award and an Edward R. Murrow Award for environmental coverage. In addition, he was a recipient of the prestigious DuPont Columbia Award.
Rick Klein, ABC News Washington Bureau Chief, praised Schlossberg’s tenacity and leadership, emphasizing how he has contributed significantly to the network. Klein noted that Schlossberg’s experience and political insights make him the perfect choice to lead “This Week” into its future.
It’s worth mentioning that “This Week” has faced legal issues recently, particularly a defamation lawsuit from former President Donald Trump. This suit was sparked by comments made by Stephanopoulos in March 2024, where he stated Trump was “found responsible for rape,” leading to claims of inaccuracies from Trump’s legal team. A federal judge allowed the case to proceed, heightening concerns for ABC News and its parent company, Disney.
The situation was eventually settled, with ABC required to make a substantial charitable contribution and issue an editor’s note expressing regret for that characterization, despite warnings against such language from executive producers.
