Katie Couric will start her work with ABC in August, reports Deadline.com, kicking things off with a guest co-host appearance on "The View.”

With her contract taking effect Aug. 1, Couric will appear on "The View" two days later, the story says. She’s slated to contribute to ABC News programs throughout the year, including "Good Morning America" and "20/20," as she prepares her syndicated daytime talk show for its 2012 debut.