New York Times Comms Chief Danielle Rhoades Ha Leaves for Emerson Collective
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Danielle Rhoades Ha, a seasoned communications expert at The New York Times, is departing the company to join Laurene Powell Jobs' Emerson Collective. The specifics of her new role, duties, and start date have not been disclosed as of yet. Brian Stelter broke the news in CNN's Reliable Sources newsletter on Monday, with The New York Times later confirming her move to TheWrap.
This transition brings a veteran spokesperson from one of America's leading news organizations into Powell Jobs' influential media, investment, and philanthropic venture. Emerson Collective holds majority ownership of The Atlantic and has supported various media and technology ventures. Rhoades Ha had been the senior vice president of communications at The Times since 2022, leading external communications and overseeing teams responsible for corporate, newsroom, and issues communications.
Over a span of more than 15 years at The Times, she emerged as a key public representative, addressing criticism of journalism, legal disputes, and political attacks. She also played a crucial role in shaping the company's messaging as it expanded beyond its core news product and grew its digital subscriber base. Her departure coincides with a significant shift in The Times' communications leadership.
In May, the company appointed Katie Hill as the senior vice president and global head of communications and external affairs, putting her in charge of the company's communication endeavors. Hill, who joined The Times from the NFL, served as the senior vice president of communications at the NFL since 2021. Her appointment comes after Hill's tenure as a White House assistant press secretary in the Obama administration and as the communications director for former President Barack Obama.
Hill is now reporting to David Rubin, the New York Times Company's chief brand and communications officer and publisher of Wirecutter. Emerson Collective has yet to comment on the matter following TheWrap's request for clarification.
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