KATHLEEN HENDRY
Summary
Senior producer and investigative journalist. Over twenty years at ABC News including Anchor Producer at ABC's World News with David Muir and most recently as a Senior Producer at Good Morning America.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Producer
ABC News Good Morning America
12.2022 - Current
- Responsible for production, editing and scripts for the first hour of Good Morning America
- Develop live segments, including set looks and visual execution, and found fresh, engaging angles for developing and ongoing stories
- Brief executive producers and leadership on story development, scheduling and editorial content
- Specialize 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
- Collaborate with veteran and new on-air talent while mentoring junior producers
- Maintain a consistent focus on accuracy, attention to detail, and a people-centered storytelling
Producer
ABC News World News Tonight with David Muir
01.2004 - 12.2022
- Anchor Producer for David Muir, Tom Llamas and Whit Johnson, 2016-2022
- 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
Timeline
Senior Producer
ABC News Good Morning America
12.2022 - Current
Freelance Documentary Producer
Talking Eyes Media
01.2015 - 01.2016
Producer
ABC News World News Tonight with David Muir
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
Awards
- Emmy Nomination, Outstanding Live News Program, Good Morning America, 2025
- 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