# Kevin Delaney Appointed Head of Digital Content and Subscription at NBC News

> Kevin Delaney will lead digital publishing and AI initiatives for NBC News, reporting to senior executives and starting on November 16.

- Publisher: Briefzora (https://briefzora.com)
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- Published: 2026-10-27T23:35:00+05:00
- Author: Briefzora Desk (https://briefzora.com/author/briefzora-desk)
- Section: Technology
- Topics: Kevin Delaney, NBC News
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## Key points

- Kevin Delaney is named head of digital content and subscription at NBC News.
- He will manage digital publishing and AI efforts as NBC News expands streaming and mobile products.
- Delaney reports to Catherine Kim and Sat Brainch and starts on November 16.
- He co-founded Quartz and Charter and was most recently editor in chief of the San Francisco Standard.
- His background includes senior roles at The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times and The Information.

## Why it matters

The appointment places an experienced digital leader at the helm of NBC News' growing online and AI initiatives, affecting the network's editorial and revenue strategies.

## Article

Kevin Delaney, a journalist turned digital entrepreneur, has been appointed head of digital content and subscription at NBC News, a role designed to link editorial and business functions.

Delaney will oversee digital publishing and NBC News' AI projects, responsibilities that have grown as the organization expands its digital and streaming lineup. Recently, NBCUniversal's news division added more programming to the streaming service NBC News Now and introduced a mobile-focused subscription product.

He will answer to Catherine Kim, executive vice president of editorial and content at NBC News, and Sat Brainch, chief business officer of NBCUniversal News Group, and is set to begin on November 16.

Delaney co-founded Quartz, a site known for innovative digital delivery, and Charter, a digital media firm centered on leadership. He most recently served as editor in chief of the San Francisco Standard, a local-news outlet that later acquired Charter.

Earlier in his career, Delaney held senior editorial positions at The Wall Street Journal, where he managed digital editorial work and helped grow its subscription services, as well as roles at The New York Times and The Information. He started his professional life as a TV producer in Montreal.

## Frequently asked questions

### When does Kevin Delaney start his new role at NBC News?

He is due to begin on November 16.

### Who will Kevin Delaney report to at NBC News?

He will report to Catherine Kim, executive vice president of editorial and content, and Sat Brainch, chief business officer of NBCUniversal News Group.

### What previous companies did Kevin Delaney co-found?

Delaney co-founded Quartz and Charter, a digital media company focused on leadership.


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