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Ruiz departs NPR to join CNN Digital as Sr Weekend Editor for Politics

October 18, 2017 by Veronica Villafañe

Joe RuizJoe Ruiz is leaving NPR for a more senior opportunity at CNN. He has been hired as Senior Weekend Editor for Politics at CNN Digital, also based in Washington, D.C.

“I’m looking forward to working with some of the best people in the industry as I focus on content production and strategy. That’s all I’ve ever wanted,” Ruiz tells Media Moves. “I’m getting a chance to work for one of the best news organizations on the planet, and on an important beat that resonates daily with almost everybody.”

Ruiz has been Weekend Editor for NPR digital since 2015. His last day is Sunday, October 22.

He starts at CNN on Monday, October 30.

Before NPR, Ruiz spent two years as Executive Producer of New Media at KSHB, the NBC affiliate in Kansas City. His previous experience includes positions as Engagement Editor of NOWCastSA.com, Associate Producer for seattletimes.com and Web Editor for KSAT.com.

Filed Under: Digital, People Tagged With: CNN, Joe Ruiz

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Veronica Villafañe, Editor & Publisher

Emmy award-winning journalist and former president of the National Association of Hispanic Journalists (NAHJ). Most recently, a reporter for Voice of America, she has worked as an on-air reporter, anchor, writer and producer for Spanish and English-language TV, print and online media, including Univision, Telemundo, Fox 11 News in L.A. and the San Jose Mercury News.

She is also a Hispanic media and entertainment contributor to Forbes.

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