Jon Petrovich
Jon Petrovich (February 28, 1947 – February 10, 2011) was an American journalist and television executive. He is credited with founding numerous enterprises for
Biography
Petrovich was born in Gary, Indiana.[1] He earned a bachelor's degree from Indiana University and a bachelor's degree from the University of Alabama.[2]
Career
Petrovich began as a reporter for
Petrovich was executive vice president for CNN's Headline News (now
After his role at CNN, Petrovich became president of Turner Broadcasting System Latin America.[4] Petrovich was the head of international networks for Sony Television after leaving CNN.[1] Thereafter he was Professor and Broadcast Chair at the Medill School of Journalism at Northwestern University. In 2007 he became the head of U.S. broadcast operations for the Associated Press,[1] where he oversaw the day-to-day domestic operations, working directly with AP's broadcast wire, online, radio and television operations.
Death
Petrovich, died February 10, 2011, in New York City from complications due to cancer and diabetes, leaving behind his wife Karen and two grown children.[1]
References
- ^ a b c d e f "CNN.com 'Godfather' dies at 63 after battle with cancer". CNN. February 11, 2011. Retrieved 2011-02-12.
- ^ "Petrovich Named to Lead Associated Press Broadcast U.S. Operations". www.businesswire.com. 2007-06-07. Retrieved 2019-11-15.
- ^ "Obituaries of note:Jon Petrovich". Washington Post. Retrieved 3 August 2018.
- ^ Joni Beall (10 February 2011). "Former AP, CNN exec Jon Petrovich dies at 64". Associated Press. Retrieved 3 August 2018.