BREAKING NEWS: NPR Poised to Name New News Chief Amid Global Shifts
NPR is set to appoint Thomas Evans, a veteran CNN journalist with over two decades of international reporting experience, as its new news chief starting October. This comes at a critical time for the network, which must adapt to the end of federal funding for public media on September 30.
Evans, who arrived at NPR a year ago to launch its editorial review desk, will lead the newsroom in ensuring fair, accurate, and contextual reporting across all platforms. He has been tasked by CEO Katherine Maher with maintaining the network's core journalistic mission.
The appointment is seen as a strategic move for NPR, which faces significant changes in the media landscape. Evans' extensive experience covering conflicts globally will be crucial in navigating these shifts.
NPR's editorial review desk was established to enhance the network's reporting standards and ensure that every story meets high journalistic expectations.
This is a developing story, with further details expected as the appointment is confirmed by NPR officials.
*This is a developing story. Updates will be provided as more information becomes available. Based on reporting from Npr.*
