One year later: AP minidoc marks COVID-19 anniversary
The Associated Press has released a minidocumentary marking the one-year anniversary of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Amer Cohadzic named news director for Central and Eastern Europe
News Director for Europe and Africa Anna Johnson today announced a key appointment, sending this memo to staff:
‘Inspired’ journalism amid coronavirus lockdown
In a memo to staff on Friday, Managing Editor Brian Carovillano described how AP journalists in Rome and Milan continue to overcome major personal and professional challenges to produce compelling and competitive journalism during Italy’s coronavirus lockdown:
‘Incredibly fast’ coverage of Germany mass shooting
When news of a mass shooting in Hanau, Germany, broke on Wednesday night, AP sprung into action to deliver fast all-formats coverage of the attack that left nine people dead.
Anna Johnson named news director for Europe, Africa
AP Executive Editor Sally Buzbee announced a key appointment Thursday: Anna Johnson, currently news director for the U.S. West, will direct coverage of Europe and Africa.