NPR has announced the appointments of Thomas Evans as Editor in Chief and Marta McLellan Ross as Chief of Staff.
Evans will oversee NPR’s global newsroom, guiding editorial vision, standards, and coverage across broadcast, digital, and emerging platforms. He joined the organization in 2024 as Managing Editor/Editorial Review following 22 years at CNN rising to Vice President and London Bureau Chief after multiple producer roles in New York, Baghdad and London.
Evans said, “NPR’s mission is as important today as it ever has been. Its value is built on the finest journalists in the nation, and I am proud to have been asked to lead this newsroom at this crucial time as we continue to serve our listeners and the pursuit of truth.”
McLellan Ross joined NPR in 2021 as VP/Government & External Affairs and rose to SVP in January. She has previously held roles including irector of Legislative Affairs at the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) and Acting Director of Congressional Affairs at the U.S. Agency for Global Media as well as senior policy advisor to two U.S. Senators.
In her new role she will work closely with NPR’s CEO and senior leadership to drive strategic initiatives, strengthen collaboration, and support the organization’s long-term goals. McLellan Ross said, “NPR and public radio play a vital role in American public life. I look forward to supporting the organization in transforming its service to the public and connecting more people to its trusted work.”
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