Andrew Morse


Andrew Morse is an American television news executive and currently Executive Vice President of CNN US and General Manager of CNN Digital Worldwide. He oversees the TV network's domestic newsgathering operations as well as the Washington, D.C. bureau and DC-based programming. Morse also manages CNN's global digital business, including editorial, product, technology, emerging platforms, business development and partnerships. Morse is the co-founder of Great Big Story, the digital storytelling network.

Early life and education

Morse is the son of Erica and Lewis F. Morse. He attended the Landon School, an independent boys day school in Bethesda, Maryland for his grade school education. He graduated from Cornell University, where he majored in government and was the editor-in-chief of the Cornell Daily Sun.

Career

Morse's first position when beginning his 15-year career at ABC News was as a desk assistant at the Washington bureau. Later he has filled positions as producer in the London bureau and as ABC's Asia bureau chief and producer. Morse was also the Executive Producer of Good Morning America Weekend and oversaw ABC News’ digital portfolio, including ABCNews.com, ABC News Now, the network’s 24-hour broadband channel, and its iPad and iPhone applications in the days of their infancy.
Morse was the head of the United States section of Bloomberg TV. While at Bloomberg, he launched a new programming slate, built up the network's technology coverage and the San Francisco Bureau. Foreshadowing his career at CNN, he also led Bloomberg's work in digital video and produced the network's first Presidential Debate.
At CNN, Morse manages U.S. newsgathering and the D.C. bureau operations, including all political coverage. He is also the general manager of CNN Digital Worldwide, and is credited with expanding the network's off-platform publishing channels like Snapchat Discover. Jeff Zucker wrote in the staff memo announcing Morse's hire that Morse's role connects the network's digital and television newsgathering efforts in a way all news organizations should.
Morse co-founded Great Big Story with Chris Berend, as a separate operation from CNN. The start-up launched in October 2015 as a social and mobile-first video streaming network not focused on news content.
In 2018, the Jewish Community Relations Council of New York awarded Morse their Media Visionary Award for his commitment to the community.

Personal life

He is married to Ana Karina Burdsall; they have two children. His wife is president of the board of directors of End Child Prostitution and Trafficking.