Derl McCrudden, who previously lead AP's video newsgathering, has been named the wire service's head of international video news. He has covered some of the biggest news events of the past 20 years, including the war in Syria, the election of President Barack Obama in 2008 and the invasion of Iraq in 2003.
Broadcast Vet Tapped To Lead AP Video
Derl McCrudden, a broadcast journalist with two-decades experience, is going to lead the Associated Press’s international video news division.
McCrudden has worked for the AP since 2010, most recently as its head of video newsgathering. He joined AP from ITN Consulting, and before that was on the launch team of Al Jazeera English, where he went on to run the channel’s Asia operation. Prior to that, he worked in UK network news for ITN for 11 years.
“Derl is one of the smartest journalists in the business, a proven leader whose calm demeanor and steely determination mark him out as a natural for this role,” Sandy MacIntyre, AP vice president and director of global video, said in a statement. “Derl brings a vast amount of experience, both in managerial roles and in running big stories in the field. That experience directly translates into not only understanding, but anticipating the needs of AP’s customers.”
Other changes in the leadership of AP’s video team include: Denise Vance becoming head of U.S. video and radio; former CNN and Fox exec Vaughn Morrison being named the new head of U.S. video production; and Debora Gorbutt, head of video content development, adding to her responsibilities the oversight of AP Middle East Extra, a new video service offering more unique video content centered on the news that matters most to that region.
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