Media Moves: Journalist and Editor Changes - 2026-05-13
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This edition tracks verified journalist, editor, and newsroom moves across cybersecurity, AI, technology, privacy, data-center, and enterprise IT coverage.
This issue tracks high-profile leadership changes at The New York Times and ABC News, alongside the departure of a veteran technology writer from The Associated Press. Key moves include new editorial roles in investigations and opinion video, as well as the addition of a prominent cybersecurity expert to a national newsroom.
Editorial note: All moves were verified through primary press releases or direct journalist announcements. LinkedIn profiles were cross-referenced with current professional affiliations to ensure accuracy. No headshots were included as per requirements.
Sources
- [Erica Berenstein - Executive Producer, Opinion Video at The New York Times](https://www.nytco.com/press/erica-berenstein-joins-times-opinion)
- [Michael Liedtke - Technology Writer (Departing) at The Associated Press](https://www.citybiz.co/article/840851/ap-tech-reporter-michael-liedtke-to-depart-after-26-years)
- [Caitlin Sarian - Cybersecurity and Data Protection Expert at ABC News](https://abcnews.go.com/video/132917853)
- [Brendan McCarthy - Investigations Editor, National at The New York Times](https://www.nytco.com/press/a-new-investigations-editor-for-national)
- [Erica Berenstein LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/ericaberenstein)
- [Michael Liedtke LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikeliedtke)
- [Caitlin Sarian LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/caitlin-sarian)
- [Brendan McCarthy LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/brendanmccarthynews)
