BIN: Black Information Network, the iHeartMedia-owned national audio news and information service focused on African American consumers, has appointed a VP of News Operations while naming BIN’s first-ever Managing Editor.
Taking the Vice President post is Andrea Coleman.
According to iHeartMedia, she will “lead the charge in keeping BIN: Black Information Network front and center while guiding newsroom operations to optimize the network’s reach, scale and influence.”
Coleman rises from News Director as the Managing Editor role goes to Mike Stevens.
Stevens will work closely with Coleman to guide newsroom operations, as well as assign and coordinate national and local news coverage.
The shift in leadership structure comes after the passing of Tanita Myers, a seasoned network and local news manager, producer, broadcaster and anchor who joined BIN in June 2020 and was most recently serving as Vice President of News Operations until her death.
“A major part of Tanita Myers’ legacy at the Black Information Network will forever be the incredible depth of talent she hired. Following her passing, Andrea and Mike not only helped us to continue her work but have built upon this foundation,” said Tony Coles, President of BIN: Black Information Network. “It only felt natural to elevate both to these leadership positions and trust them to continue bringing BIN to new heights. I am excited to see two of our best journalists advance into these new roles, and I am confident we will continue to grow under their leadership.”
Andrea Coleman joined iHeartMedia as an anchor/reporter for the Black Information Network in Summer 2020 and formerly served as an anchor for CNN.
Stevens is a seasoned reporter with experience at organizations in New York City, Atlanta, Sacramento, Tampa, Flint, Columbus, Ohio and his native Philadelphia.
