Michael Giarrusso, vice-chair of the News Media Coalition (NMC), is to become The Associated Press’s deputy head of global news gathering for global beats including Sports, Entertainment, Health and Science, Business and Religion. Since 2013, Michael has served as AP’s global sports editor and has been a leading force at the AP on diversity and inclusion efforts, including co-leading the formation of its successful Champions program.
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