NBC News' Whitaker Tapped to Be D.C. Bureau Chief
Whitaker joined NBC News in 2006. Prior to that, from 1998 to 2006, he was editor of Newsweek.
July 28, 2008

By John Consoli
MediaWeek.com

                                                                      
                                                                      NBC News' Whitaker

Mark Whitaker, senior vp at NBC News, was named NBC News D.C. bureau chief, filling the post previously occupied by Tim Russert, who died of a heart attack in June.

In addition to his new duties, Whitaker will continue in his role as senior vp. His new day-to-day responsibilities will include executive oversight of Meet the Press, as well as all of NBC News network election and political coverage. He will oversee all D.C. Bureau management and administration, as well as work closely with NBC News political director Chuck Todd, and with deputy bureau chiefs Wendy Wilkinson and Brady Daniels. He will also make occassional appearances as an on-air political analyst.

Whitaker joined NBC News in 2006. Prior to that, from 1998 to 2006, he was editor of Newsweek.

“Mark’s got all of the components that will assure his success—a commitment to journalistic integrity, political saavy, a keen eye for the future, and a management style that is inclusive and fair. He is exactly what the bureau needs,” said Steve Capus, president of NBC News, to whom Whitaker will report.