CNN Snatches Another NY Times Hire

Looks like CNN has taken a break from Politico poaching.

CNN-logoLooks like CNN has taken a break from poaching at Politico, and has now set its sights on The New York Times.

Ben Werschkul, senior producer at the NY Times, will be joining CNN starting June 15, announced executive editor Rachel Smolkin. He will assume the same role at CNN as he had with the Times — overseeing their digital video team. Below is a portion of the staff memo from Smolkin explaining his new position:

Ben comes to CNN from The New York Times, where he is currently the senior producer who runs the news video desk.

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