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KATHLEEN HENDRY

Summary

I am a seasoned news producer and investigative journalist. I have worked at ABC NEWS for over twenty years, working most recently as a Senior Producer at Good Morning America. I also served as an Anchor Producer for Tom Llamas and Whit Johnson at ABC's World News with David Muir.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Producer

ABC News Good Morning America
12.2022 - 03.2025
  • Oversaw over three hundred breaking news live shots and tape pieces across evening, day and morning GMA shows
  • Launched and managed multiple segments from initial development through final delivery
  • Conducted and supervised interviews, engaged in script writing, managed tight deadlines, rewrote and proofread copy
  • Collaborated with veteran and new on-air talent while mentoring junior producers
  • Developed live segments, including set looks and visual execution, and found fresh, engaging angles on developing and ongoing stories
  • Maintained a consistent focus on accuracy, attention to detail, and a people-centered storytelling
  • Specialized in a wide range of content, from high-profile true crime stories such as the Gilgo Beach murders, the Idaho college trial, and the Luigi Mangione case; celebrity-focused pieces including coverage of the Royal Family and Paris Hilton’s advocacy for legislation reforming troubled teen programs; as well as major disaster reporting on the California and Maui wildfires, public health crises, and law enforcement stories featuring police body camera footage

Producer

ABC News
01.2004 - 12.2022
  • Anchor Producer for Tom Llamas and Whit Johnson, 2019-2022
  • Produce breaking news under extreme deadline pressure
  • Research, write, and produce longer features for show anchors in concurrence with my weekly role as Anchor Producer for the America Strong segments
  • Major recent stories covered include COVID-19, Crisis at the Mexican Border, Election 2020

Freelance Documentary Producer

Talking Eyes Media
01.2015 - 01.2016
  • Projects included the innovative and award-winning interactive website 'Newest Americans' on immigrants living in Newark, NJ, and the Bronx public housing

Freelance Series Producer

WABC-TV
01.2002 - 01.2004
  • Producer working with Anchor Bill Ritter on his sweeps specials

Producer

ABC News Law & Justice Unit
01.1997 - 01.2001
  • Worked with Correspondent John Miller on major stores including his groundbreaking Osama bin Laden interview, and the arrest of John Gotti, Jr

Associate Producer

ABC 20/20
01.1995 - 01.1997
  • Booker and field producer for a year-long, award-winning investigation on rape in the military

Awards

  • Edward R. Murrow Overall Excellence Award, ABC News 2014, 2015, 2016, 2019, 2020, 2021
  • Emmy Nomination, "Crisis At The Border", ABC News, 2019
  • Edward R. Murrow Newscast Award, World News Tonight with David Muir, ABC News, 2018
  • George F. Peabody Award, Coverage of "Superstorm Sandy", ABC News, 2012
  • Edward R. Murrow Breaking News Coverage, "Target bin Laden", ABC News, 2012
  • Continuing Coverage Award, "Gabrielle Giffords", ABC News, 2012
  • National Women’s Political Caucus Award, "Rape in the Military", ABC 20/20, 1997
  • Emmy Nomination, "The Big Lie", ABC 20/20, 1996
  • Cine Golden Eagle Award, "The Assassin", ABC 20/20, 1996
  • Emmy Award, "Last Man Out", ABC 20/20, 1994
  • Emmy Award, "Take Me to America", ABC 20/20, 1994

Timeline

Senior Producer

ABC News Good Morning America
12.2022 - 03.2025

Freelance Documentary Producer

Talking Eyes Media
01.2015 - 01.2016

Producer

ABC News
01.2004 - 12.2022

Freelance Series Producer

WABC-TV
01.2002 - 01.2004

Producer

ABC News Law & Justice Unit
01.1997 - 01.2001

Associate Producer

ABC 20/20
01.1995 - 01.1997

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