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Former NPR chief Schiller lands new gig at NBC
Former NPR president and CEO Vivian Schiller will join NBC News as chief digital officer, months after she was reportedly forced to resign from the public broadcaster following a series of negative headlines.
In
her new position, Schiller will report to NBC News president Steve Capus
and lead digital strategy for both NBC News and MSNBC.
"With
Vivian's help, NBC News will be recognized as the premier broadcast
news organization in America, as well as the most innovative,
comprehensive and trusted news operation,” Capus said.
“Her background in journalism, combined with expertise in the digital space will add a strong new pillar to the NBC News leadership team.”
Schiller left NPR in March after the release of a video by conservative activist James O'Keefe showing a top NPR fundraiser slamming the Tea Party and conservatives.
That controversy cost Schiller her 2010 bonus and resulted in the resignation of senior vice president for news Ellen Weiss. NPR is still seeking replacements for both Schiller and Weiss.
Before joining NPR Schiller worked at The New York Times Company as senior vice president and general manager running the day-to-day operations of NYTimes.com. She also served as head of CNN Productions.
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