Norah O’Donnell’s longtime producer Adam Verdugo has been tapped by CBS News to be the new executive producer of The CBS Evening News. Verdugo will be replacing Al Ortiz, who maintained the interim EP position and is retiring from the network next month.
Verdugo’s promotion will see him level up from his executive story editor role at The CBS Evening News. In his new position, he will oversee the program’s broadcast from Washington, D.C., beginning June 13.
“Adam is an experienced, innovative leader with a proven track record of producing a wide range of significant events and interviews for CBS News’ weekday programs as well as long-form pieces and the reboot of Edward R. Murrow’s iconic franchise ‘Person to Person’ for the CBS News Streaming Network,” CBS News chief Neeraj Khemlani said in a statement.
“As we move into the midterms, his extensive experience booking and producing political coverage over the last decade will also be invaluable in continuing the Evening News’ momentum.”
Verdugo has worked with O’Donnell for many years, dating back to 2007 when the two were at NBC News. Along with their time on the CBS Evening News program, Verdugo has worked with O’Donnell on her reporting for 60 Minutes.
“On the road, at an interview, and during every broadcast, Adam is the trusted colleague you want by your side. He is a calm and steady leader with keen journalistic instincts,” O’Donnell said.
“His editorial vision will help the CBS Evening News continue to excel and expand the reach of our impactful storytelling.”
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