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AP announces 1 director, 4 incumbents at annual meeting

NEW YORK — One new director and four incumbents were named to The Associated Press board of directors, it was announced today following the news cooperative’s annual meeting at its New York headquarters.

APRIL 27, 2022

Steven Sloan named deputy Washington bureau chief

In a memo to staff on Wednesday, Washington Bureau Chief Anna Johnson announced that U.S. Political Editor Steven Sloan is now deputy Washington bureau chief for U.S. politics and elections:

Ricardo Zuniga named global sports editor

In a memo to staff, Executive Editor Julie Pace, Vice President and Head of Global News Gathering Paul Haven, and Deputy Head of News Gathering Michael Giarrusso announced a key appointment:

Aritz Parra named Southern Europe news director

In a memo to staff, AP News Director for Europe and Africa James Jordan announced that Aritz Parra is the new news director for Southern Europe:

Inclusive storytelling chapter added to AP Stylebook

During a panel at the ACES: The Society for Editing national conference in San Antonio, Texas, on Saturday, Stylebook editor Paula Froke announced that the latest edition of AP Stylebook will include a new chapter on inclusive storytelling.

Modernizing the US news report

AP is taking steps to make its U.S. news report more visual and digital friendly to help local newsrooms thrive in an increasingly digital environment.

Two international news directors are named

Paul Haven, vice president and head of global news gathering, announced two key appointments on Monday: James Jordan will lead AP's coverage of Europe and Africa, and Cristiana Mesquita will head Cuba and the Caribbean.

Transforming climate coverage

AP announced today a major initiative that will transform the way the news agency covers climate and its impact on the world.

AP names 2 directors for newsroom talent

In a memo to editorial staff, Executive Editor Julie Pace announced two key appointments. Karen Mahabir becomes Director of News Talent for Development and Corinne Chin is the new Director of News Talent for Recruitment.

Anna Johnson named Washington bureau chief

Executive Editor Julie Pace and Head of Global News Gathering Paul Haven announced today that Anna Johnson, AP news director for Europe and Africa, has been named Washington bureau chief.

AP’s top editor: We must protect journalists online

During a panel at the virtual News Xchange conference on Tuesday, Executive Editor Julie Pace addressed the online harassment of journalists and AP’s response to this growing trend.

New roles on senior News leadership team

AP Executive Editor Julie Pace today announced several senior leadership appointments in a memo to global news staff: