Andrew Morse

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Andrew Morse
Born (1974-03-10) March 10, 1974 (age 47)
Potomac, Maryland, U.S.
Alma materCornell University (BA)
OccupationExecutive Vice President of CNN Worldwide
EmployerCNN Worldwide
Spouse(s)Ana-Karina Morse (m. 2004)
ChildrenCecilia-Ava Morse, Holden Morse
Parent(s)Erica Ritter Morse
Lewis F. Morse

Andrew Morse (born March 10, 1974)[1] is an American television news executive and currently Executive Vice President of CNN US and General Manager of CNN Digital Worldwide.[2] He oversees the TV network's domestic newsgathering operations as well as the Washington, D.C. bureau and DC-based programming.[3] Morse also manages CNN's global digital business, including editorial, product, technology, emerging platforms, business development and partnerships.[2][4] Morse is the co-founder of Great Big Story, the digital storytelling network.[5]

Early life and education[]

Morse is the son of Erica (née Ritter) and Lewis F. Morse.[6][7] He attended the Landon School, an independent boys day school in Bethesda, Maryland for his grade school education. He graduated from Cornell University, where he majored in government, was the editor-in-chief of the Cornell Daily Sun and drove a Pontiac LeMans. [2]

Career[]

Morse's first position when beginning his 15-year career at ABC News was as a desk assistant at the Washington bureau. Later he filled positions as producer in the London bureau and as ABC's Asia bureau chief and producer. Morse was also the Executive Producer of Good Morning America Weekend[1] and oversaw ABC News’ digital portfolio, including ABCNews.com, ABC News Now, the network’s 24-hour broadband channel, and its iPad and iPhone applications in the days of their infancy.[8]

Morse was the head of the United States section of Bloomberg TV.[9][10] While at Bloomberg, he launched a new programming slate, built up the network's technology coverage and the San Francisco Bureau. Foreshadowing his career at CNN, he also led Bloomberg's work in digital video and produced the network's first Presidential Debate.[11][12]

At CNN, Morse manages U.S. newsgathering and the D.C. bureau operations, including all political coverage.[9] He is also the general manager of CNN Digital Worldwide, and is credited with expanding the network's off-platform publishing channels like Snapchat Discover.[13] Jeff Zucker wrote in the staff memo announcing Morse's hire that Morse's role connects the network's digital and television newsgathering efforts in a way all news organizations should.[9]

Morse co-founded Great Big Story with Chris Berend, as a separate operation from CNN.[14] The start-up launched in October 2015 as a social and mobile-first video streaming network not focused on news content.[15]

In 2018, the Jewish Community Relations Council of New York awarded Morse their Media Visionary Award for his commitment to the community.[16][17]

Personal life[]

He is married to Ana Karina Burdsall; they have two children.[18] His wife is president of the board of directors of End Child Prostitution and Trafficking.[19]

References[]

  1. ^ a b "SO WHAT DO YOU DO, ANDREW MORSE, EXECUTIVE PRODUCER, GOOD MORNING AMERICA WEEKEND?". Mediabistro. January 23, 2008. Retrieved January 4, 2015.
  2. ^ a b c CNN Profile. "Andrew Morse Bio". CNN. Retrieved February 12, 2016.
  3. ^ Barr, Jeremy (November 4, 2014). "The 60 Second Interview With Andrew Morse". Capital New York. Archived from the original on June 30, 2015. Retrieved February 12, 2015.
  4. ^ Spangler, Todd (November 12, 2014). "CNN Names Andrew Morse Head of Digital, Promotes 2 Others". Variety. Retrieved September 12, 2015.
  5. ^ Kessler, Sarah (October 20, 2015). "CNN Launches Great Big Story, Its Answer To Vice And Buzzfeed". Fast Company. Retrieved February 12, 2015.
  6. ^ "JCRC At The Parade And Gala - Gala honorees are CNN's Morse, philanthropists Ben and Tom Blumberg" (PDF). Jewish Community Relations Council. May 4, 2018. I owe a great deal to my parents, Ricky and Lew Morse, who fortunately couldn’t be here tonight
  7. ^ "Blossom A. Ritter". The Washington Post. March 27, 2008.
  8. ^ Press Release (June 16, 2011). "Andrew Morse Joins Bloomberg As Head of U.S. Television". Bloomberg News. Retrieved February 12, 2016.
  9. ^ a b c Calderone, Michael (August 7, 2013). "Zucker Memo: Bloomberg U.S. TV Head Andrew Morse Joins CNN". Huffington Post. Retrieved September 12, 2013.
  10. ^ Hume, Tim (June 16, 2011). "Andrew Morse named head of Bloomberg TV". TV Newser. Retrieved January 22, 2012.
  11. ^ Flint, Joe (October 6, 2011). "Bloomberg TV plays politics". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 11 January 2019.
  12. ^ "First Mover: Andrew Morse". Adweek. October 24, 2011. Retrieved 11 January 2019.
  13. ^ Bilton, Ricardo (February 4, 2015). "How top publishers are using Snapchat". Digiday. Retrieved September 12, 2015.
  14. ^ Joyella, Mark (October 20, 2015). "CNN Launches Storytelling Network, 'Great Big Story'". TVNewser. Retrieved February 12, 2016.
  15. ^ Jarvey, Natalie (October 20, 2015). "CNN-Incubated Video Network Great Big Story Launches'". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved February 12, 2016.
  16. ^ "JCRC TO Hold 2018 Gala Dinner at NYC's Pierre Hotel on May 9th". The Jewish Voice. May 4, 2018.
  17. ^ "Final Morse Tribute". CNN. May 15, 2018.
  18. ^ Winslow, George (September 14, 2015). "CNN's Morse Set to Lead News Team Into 'Next War'". Broadcasting & Cable. Retrieved March 18, 2018.
  19. ^ Burdsell-Morse, Ana; Klarevas, Louis. "N.Y. can lead the nation in fighting child sex trafficking". New York Daily News.

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