As a fan, I am absolutely thrilled about Almin Karamehmedovic taking over as president of ABC News! His extensive experience and dedication to journalism are unparalleled. From his early days as a freelance video editor in London to his groundbreaking work in war-torn regions, he has consistently shown an unwavering commitment to truth and integrity in reporting.
Almin Karamehmedovic has been named president of ABC News.
Karamehmedovic has managed the production and daily functioning of “World News Tonight with David Muir” since August 2014. He assumes the position of president following Kim Goodwin’s announcement of her retirement in May. In the meantime, Debra O’Connell, president of News Group and Networks at Disney Entertainment, has been acting as head of ABC News.
Starting from January 2022, Karamehmedovic’s responsibilities have grown to include supervising the creation of news content, as he was promoted from an executive producer to a senior executive producer.
In the role as president, I’ll be the one steering the ship at ABC News, managing our daily activities and guiding the teams responsible for programs like World News Tonight with David Muir, Good Morning America, The View, 20/20, Nightline, ABC News Live, ABC News Studios, and our coverage of special events.
“Almin has spent his entire career at ABC News, excelling in every position and consistently raising the bar for journalistic excellence by forming deep connections with viewers that truly touch them,” OConnell stated. “He is a highly esteemed, experienced journalist of the highest caliber who has climbed the ranks to become the senior executive producer of ‘World News Tonight with David Muir.’ Along the way, he’s earned the respect and trust of both colleagues and industry peers. I am confident that ABC News will reach new peaks under his leadership.”
“Karamehmedovic expressed deep respect and humility towards his numerous global colleagues whose relentless efforts drive ABC News’ impartial and unwavering reporting. He also acknowledged the viewers they serve. He believes our team is the epitome of journalism excellence. Karamehmedovic appreciates Debra OConnell, who consistently sets a high standard for us all, fostering an environment that encourages us to excel in a profession we admire and cherish.”
Prior to hosting “World News Tonight with David Muir,” Karamehmedovic served as the executive producer of “Nightline.” Additionally, he produced “Nightline” during prime time for two seasons and numerous ABC primetime hours, various “20/20” specials, and breaking news special reports.
1998 marked the year he started working as a freelance video editor for ABC News, stationed in London. Over time, he turned into one of the pioneering reporters granted access to Tora Bora, Afghanistan, where Osama bin Laden was concealed. In 2003, he accompanied the U.S. Army during the invasion of Iraq, and in 2005, he was among the first journalists to journey to Darfur/Sudan to document the genocide.
Apart from that, he’s also delved into the conflict in Southern Lebanon and was among the initial responders in Haiti post the catastrophic earthquake in 2010. Subsequently, he revisited Al Anbar, Iraq, to chronicle the battle against ISIS, ventured to the battlegrounds of Afghanistan, and has been involved in projects such as interviewing Holocaust survivors seven decades later, accompanying American war veterans to Normandy, and reporting on children affected by climate change in Madagascar.
Karamehmedovic has visited over one hundred countries worldwide and mastered skills such as shooting, producing, editing, and broadcasting from anywhere on the globe. He has been honored with several prestigious awards including the DuPont Award, 16 Emmys, 9 Edward R. Murrow Awards, 2 Christopher Awards, and a Peabody Award.
He graduated from the University of Greenwich in London.
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2024-08-19 16:54