NBC News has tapped Kevin Delaney to serve as head of digital content and subscription, a newly created role.
Delaney was the co-founder of Quartz and Charter, and served as CEO and editor in chief of both companies. He most recently served as editor in chief of The San Francisco Standard, the local news site which acquired Charter.
“As we continue to strengthen our digital business and expand our direct-to-consumer offerings, Kevin will work to develop content to support new opportunities that drive audience and revenue growth,” Catherine Kim, executive vice president of editorial and content, and Sat Brainch, chief business officer, said in a memo to staffers. Delaney will report to Kim and Brainch.
Delaney will oversee digital publishing and AI, with Tom Namako and Hanna Helin reporting to him. Namako leads digital publishing and Helin leads AI initiatives. Delaney aslso will work with Arianna Davis, who leads Today Digital, and Jessica Mailloux, who oversees audiences insight.
NBC News launched a digital subscription service last December.
Delaney, who started on Nov. 16, previously had senior editorial roles at The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times and The Information.