CBS News and Stations recently rolled out its plans for community journalism by introducing a series of dedicated “news hubs” in various regions, particularly in the South and central United States. Adrienne Roark, who leads editorial and newsgathering, shared the news in a memo to her team, emphasizing that the new journalists would be stationed in cities experiencing population growth. This initiative aims to enhance CBS’s ability to provide rapid responses to breaking news and highlight significant stories that emerge from local communities, especially in light of the upcoming 2024 Election.
Roark stated that these news hubs represent a group of innovative journalists equipped to produce and present their stories across multiple platforms. Some members of the team are newcomers, while others are relocating from different cities. The roster of journalists includes:
– Jason Allen, formerly at CBS News Texas, who will serve as a correspondent in the Dallas/Fort Worth area.
– Andres Gutierrez, who recently reported for CBS News Detroit, will take on the role of a reporter in Las Vegas.
– Skyler Henry, previously a correspondent at CBS Newspath in Washington, will be stationed in Atlanta.
– Ian Lee, who has reported from various regions including the Middle East and Europe, will now correspond from Kansas City.
– Nicole Valdes, formerly a weather correspondent with Fox Weather, is set to report from Nashville.
– Kati Weis, an investigative reporter with CBS News Colorado, will transition to a reporter role in New Orleans.
This strategic expansion is designed to bolster CBS News’s local-to-global coverage, ensuring that they can provide comprehensive and insightful reporting from across the nation.