Newsmax has announced the hiring of Tim Gaughan as its new Vice President of News Operations.
Gaughan joins the network after more than 25 years of experience in the television news and digital business. He previously worked as the Vice President of Newsgathering for Fox News.
He additionally served as the Vice President of Affiliate Services, Baghdad Bureau Chief, Assignment Manager, and Director of Domestic Newsgathering during his time with the network.
Before his stop at Fox News, Gaughan worked at CBS News, serving as Director of Digital Newsgathering and Special Events.
”Tim has managed newsrooms, control rooms, and large complex remote productions, with a proven track record of launching and managing innovative platforms, optimizing workflows and technologies, and recruiting and mentoring diverse talent,” said Newsmax Senior Vice President of News and Operations Gary Kanofsky.
”We are looking forward to benefitting from his experience as we expand our news gathering operations.”
The addition of Tim Gaughan comes as Newsmax sees continued growth in the the cable news ratings. The network recently added Rob Finnerty to its primetime lineup, which has led to the show battling CNN in the ratings. The network has also seen increased distribution on television providers in recent months.
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