Denise Rehrig will be the new executive producer of ABC News Live’s flagship show Prime with Linsey Davis.
Rehrig is returning to the network, having been senior broadcast producer at Good Morning America.
As EP, she will oversee all aspects of the newscast, including editorial direction and day-to-day production. She will report to Seni Tienabeso, vice president of ABC News Live and specialized units. She succeeds Eric Ortega in the role.
Rehrig had been co-executive producer of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, during a time when the show won an Emmy for the special Stephen Colbert’s Election Night 2020: Democracy’s Last Stand Building Back America Great Again Better, and the team won a Peabody award. She also produced last year’s Election Night Live With Brian Williams, the Amazon Prime election special.
Almin Karamehmedovic, president of ABC News, said in a statement, “With a proven track record of editorial excellence and deep cross-platform experience, I’m thrilled to welcome Denise Rehrig back to ABC News in her new role. I trust her leadership will propel the show to new heights, delivering compelling journalism that meets the moment every night.”
Rehring said, “Linsey’s clear, compelling voice paired with the program’s smart and substantive journalism is an incredible combination. I look forward to building on that foundation, bringing sharp storytelling, meaningful context, and a strong sense of urgency to viewers every evening.”
Rehrig started her career at CNBC producing shows such as Squawk on the Street and Fast Money.
