James Goldston

James Goldston
Born (1968-06-19) 19 June 1968 (age 56)[1]
Heston, London, England[1]
NationalityBritish
CitizenshipBritish
American
Alma materCardiff School of Journalism (PgDip 1991)[2]
Jesus College, Oxford
Occupation(s)Journalist; media executive; producer
Years active1991–present
OrganizationCandle Media
Known forPresident of ABC News
Television news production
Journalism
TelevisionTonight with Trevor McDonald
Living With Michael Jackson
Who Wants to Be a Millionaire: Major Fraud
20/20
Nightline
Good Morning America
TitlePresident, Candle True Stories[3]
Former president, ABC News
Term2014–2021[4]
PredecessorBen Sherwood[4]
Spouse
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(m. 1998)​
Children3[5]
AwardsSee full list
Websitecandlemedia.com/candle-true-stories/

James Goldston (born 19 June 1968) is a British-American journalist, media executive, and former president of ABC News. In 2023, he joined Candle Media as head of its new nonfiction and documentary projects production studio.[6]

  1. ^ a b "ABC News Chief on Trump Drama, Megyn's NBC Start and Broadcast News in the Smartphone Era". The Hollywood Reporter. 2 November 2017. Retrieved 13 June 2020.
  2. ^ Amor, Leigh (31 March 2016). "Examined Life: James Goldston (PgDip 1991)". Cardiff University. Retrieved 13 June 2020.
  3. ^ "Candle Media Hires Ex-ABC News Chief James Goldston to Lead Nonfiction Studio". variety. 21 February 2023. Retrieved 21 November 2023.
  4. ^ a b Topcik, Joel (16 June 2017). "'Nightline' in the Goldston Era". Broadcasting Cable. Retrieved 13 June 2020.
  5. ^ "ABC News President James Goldston – 2019 First Amendment Awards". RTDNA – Youtube. 14 March 2019. Retrieved 13 June 2020.
  6. ^ "Exclusive: Candle taps James Goldston for new nonfiction studio". axios.com. 21 February 2023. Retrieved 21 November 2023.