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Noah Kotch

Noah Kotch

Noah Kotch is the Editor-in-Chief & Vice President of Digital for Fox News.

Biography

Early Life & Education

Noah Kotch was raised in in North Carolina. His mother, Anne M. Kotch, is a librarian at New Hope Elementary School. His father, Jonathan Kotch, is a pediatrician, professor, and the Associate Chairman of the graduate program of Maternal and Child Health at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. [undefined]

At age 18, he was profiled as a newspaper editor at Chapel Hill High School. He gained notoriety for disagreeing with his principal about adding a column about Beverly Hills, 90210

After high school, Kotch attended Yale University where he earned a Bachelor's degree in Classic Languages; he studied Latin and Ancient Greek. [1] He was Editor-in-Chief of the Yale Daily News

Career

Noah Kotch started his career with CNN in July 1997. He began as a producer, working out of Atlanta. [1]

In September 1999, he moved to New York City and began working for ABC News. [1] He served multiple positions, most notably the Head Writer for ABC News'*Good Morning America *. [undefined] Focusing on live interviews and the show’s writing, Kotch served various senior digital and broadcast roles before writing for Peter Jennings. [undefined] In addition, he helped relaunch their Nightline program and became senior producer in the ABC News Digital Media Group. He was part of the organization for 9 years. [1]

In August 2008, he took a senior position with NBC's Today. He was a senior producer for the show, overseeing the crucial 7:00 AM hour. [undefined] He replaced Noah Oppenheim, who left NBC to join Reveille Entertainment. [undefined] In January 2011, Kotch received criticism for his decision to replace a segment highlighting the the winners of the Newberry and Caldecott children's book awards with an interview with Snooki. [undefined]

2013 and 2014, Kotch helped launched of data mining news site Vocativ as its Chief Content Officer. [1]

On June 12, 2015, The Washington Post announced that they named Noah Kotch Senior Editor and Director of Video at their publication. [undefined]

In December 2015, Kotch became a Managing Editor for News Corp's Heat Street . [undefined]

Noah Kotch has been the Editor-in-Chief & Vice President of Digital for Fox News since June 2017. [1]

Awards & Accomplishments

Kotch has won three Emmy awards, including one at the 37th Daytime Emmy Awards for "Outstanding Morning Program." [undefined] He also received a Peabody Award. [undefined]

Personal Life

In 2005, he married his wife, Gena Binkley.

[undefined] She is a producer for ABC News'*20/20 *. [undefined]

References

[1]
Citation Linklinkedin.comNoah Kotch on LinkedIn
Apr 29, 2018, 3:15 AM
[2]
Citation Linkwashingtonpost.com"The Washington Post names Noah Kotch senior editor/director of Video" (published on January 12, 2015)
Apr 29, 2018, 3:19 AM
[3]
Citation Linknytimes.comGena Binkley and Noah Kotch's marriage (circa 2005, via New York Times)
Apr 29, 2018, 3:19 AM
[4]
Citation Linkpolitico.com"Fox News to reorganize its website under new editor" (via Politico); Noah Kotch will begin as Editor in Chief/VP of Foxnews.com on June 12, 2017
Apr 29, 2018, 3:31 AM
[5]
Citation Linktvweek.comKotch Joins ‘Today’ as Senior Producer (via TV Week)
Apr 29, 2018, 5:19 AM
[6]
Citation Linkemmyonline.comNoah Kotch and NBC's Today Show received an Emmy Award for "Outstanding Morning Program" at the 37th Daytime Emmy Awards
Apr 29, 2018, 5:28 AM
[7]
Citation Linkawarenessrun.wordpress.comCallers to the Today Show's receptionists do not transfer to his office unless they know his assistant's name
Apr 29, 2018, 5:30 AM
[8]
Citation Linkscbwi.blogspot.com"ALA Award Winners Snubbed by TODAY SHOW in Favor of Snooki.The result?Outrage, Letter Writing & One Cool Contest!"
Apr 29, 2018, 5:34 AM