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Christopher W•••
Vice President - News & News Director at Newsmax Media, Inc
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Chris has 30 years experience launching and growing award-winning cable and digital non-fiction programming, from live to documentary format. Chris was a key leader in creating and launching Fox News @ Night with Shannon Bream and leading the show for years. Prior to that, Chris led production on multiple top-rated primetime documentaries hosted by FNC Chief Political Anchor Bret Baier. Before coming to the documentary unit, Chris was an instrumental senior and executive producer in the launch of Fox Business Network's primetime programming. Chris also successfully reached audiences outside the US as a senior producer for CNN International. Chris has co-created the following programs: FNC Raw, FNC It's Out there, FNC Lips & Ears, FBN Happy Hour, FBN America's Nightly Scoreboard, FBN Freedom Watch, and CNNI Business International. Here's what some of Chris's colleagues and reports have said about his leadership: Sr Exec: Chris is our editorial "North Star" at Newsmax Reporter:"We achieved a lot of great work all thanks to (Chris)" Assignment Manager:"(Chris) single-handedly led programming, coverage, the desk - everything here (at Newsmax).his Daily Editorial Note is amazing and he's the smartest person at Newsmax." Reporter:"His belief in me from the beginning gave me confidence that I had the capabilities to do the tasks that were required of me." PA: Chris brings "happy and positive energy every single day." Senior Producer: He's "the coolest boss.(he) has taught me everything and he's simply the best." Reporter:"Chris, you're literally the best boss in the world." One FNC anchor whom Chris has worked with writes,"It's often frustrating for me to work with television producers who are more focused on the superficial elements of a story rather than the real meat of the argument. But Chris always got to the heart of it, and very often dug deeper into that subject matter than I had considered. His academic background and his innate intelligence provide him with exceptional perspective on events.political, social, economic and foreign affairs. He also has great diplomatic skills in working as a manager." Another well-known talent says about a documentary Chris produced,"He knew exactly what to pick and how to put it together into a smart and truly remarkable piece. it was cut masterfully!" Chris got his undergraduate degree from Boston College and MBA from Monmouth Univ. He was granted a prestigious Lincoln Fellowship from the Claremont Institute.
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