ABC Audio’s Deshishku Upped To ABC News
• After a three-year run as VP/GM of ABC Audio, Stacia Philips Deshishku has been promoted to the newly created position of Executive Editor & Senior Vice President of ABC News.
The announcement of Philips Deshishku’s upgrade was delivered to the news division in a memo from ABC News President Kim Godwin, which reads, in part, “At Audio, Stacia’s leadership and journalistic skills helped re-brand ABC Radio to ABC Audio within six months of her appointment. She spearheaded new business opportunities, including growing its award-winning podcast library and designing a suite of digital audio, text and video businesses. During her tenure ABC Audio won a groundbreaking five Edward R. Murrow Awards in 2021, including Overall Excellence, Breaking News Coverage, Continuing Coverage, News Series, and Investigative Reporting… Prior to Audio, Stacia was the ABC News Washington DC Deputy Bureau Chief for five years. She helped to transform the bureau and position it to successfully tackle a non-stop political news cycle.” Prior to joining ABC, Philips Deshishku was Director of Coverage at CNN.
Godwin added, “Those of you who have had the opportunity to work with Stacia know she is a trusted mentor who provides wise guidance to our teams. I look forward to working closely with her as we continue to deliver unmatched reporting and forge into an exciting and innovative future.”
In closing, Godwin said, “The role for a new executive to lead the Audio Division will be posted soon. In the meantime, the team is in the very capable hands of its leaders Scott Goldberg, Heidi Oringer and Liz Alesse.” [Photo credit: ABC / Heidi Gutman]
