Thu Dec 05 19:30:00 UTC 2024: ## Longtime ABC News Executive Producer Marc Burstein to Retire
**NEW YORK** – Marc Burstein, the veteran senior executive producer of special events at ABC News, will retire on January 31, 2024, the network announced today. Burstein, who has been with ABC News since the 1980s, will oversee the network’s coverage of the upcoming presidential inauguration before stepping down.
Burstein’s distinguished career includes leading ABC News’ coverage of numerous high-profile events, including political conventions, presidential inaugurations, election nights, debates, and the aftermath of the September 11th terrorist attacks. He began his career at ABC as a producer for *Good Morning America* and *World News Tonight*.
While retiring from his executive role, Burstein will remain a consultant for the network. The news of his departure was first reported by Variety.
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