CNN has appointed Sam Feist as vice president of Washington-based programming.
Mr. Feist, who joined CNN full-time in 1991, will continue with his duties as CNN’s political director. He adds oversight of “The Situation Room With Wolf Blitzer,” “State of the Union With John King” and political specials.
Mr. Feist oversaw political coverage for “America Votes 2008” and “The Situation Room” and has managed production of “Inside Politics” and “Crossfire.” He was the founding executive producer for “Wolf Blitzer Reports.”