Seán Federico-O'Murchú

Seán Federico-O'Murchú is a seasoned journalist with extensive experience in editorial leadership across prominent media organizations. Currently serving as a Senior Editor in Live News at CNN since April 2020, Seán has covered high-profile events such as the 2024 US presidential campaign, the Israel-Hamas war, and the Ukraine-Russia war. Prior to this role, Seán was the Senior Director of News at NJ Advance Media, managing a diverse team of over 90 reporters and multimedia specialists. Experience also includes communications consultancy at AIG and significant leadership positions at NBC News, where Seán directed social newsgathering and managed digital content. Seán's early career encompassed roles at msnbc.com, Bridge News, New York Post, and Agence France Presse, contributing to a robust foundation in both news editing and management. Seán holds a degree from Technological University Dublin.