Join AWC Tulsa to hear from a local news director and a global news network executive in this half-day session presented by Cherokee Film. Learn the ins-and-outs of how communicators can work with newsrooms from the inside out and how AI is changing the landscape of communications and news.
Speakers include:
Katie den Daas, SVP of Global Newsgathering for ABC News
Jeromee Scot, CEO of Scot Media Tulsa and assistant news director at KOTV-Channel 6
Katie den Daas is the Senior Vice President of Global Newsgathering.
In this role, den Daas guides the strategic and editorial vision for global newsgathering, overseeing domestic and international operations, the network’s bureaus in New York, Los Angeles and London, ABC NewsOne, and ABC Audio, including ABC Radio and podcasts. She leads teams gathering, producing and distributing daily news cycles and breaking news for use across ABC News’ platforms, owned stations and affiliates.
Prior to this role, den Daas served as the Vice President of Global Newsgathering and ABC News’ London Bureau Chief. She was responsible for overseeing all ABC News coverage outside the United States, including the war in Ukraine, the death of Queen Elizabeth II and America’s exit from Afghanistan. Before that, den Daas spearheaded ABC News Live as an Executive Producer where she successfully grew viewership by 900%.
Since joining ABC News in 2015, den Daas has also worked as a producer in various areas of the news division, including the New York Bureau, “Good Morning America” “The View,” “World News Tonight” and Special Events.
Prior to ABC News, den Daas served as a Senior Producer for KXAS in Dallas-Fort Worth where she helped lead the 5 p.m. and 10 p.m. newscasts move from last place to 1st place. She began her career in Oklahoma City as a Producer at KWTV where she led coverage of the 15-year anniversary of the Oklahoma City Bombing, the NBA’s inaugural season in Oklahoma City and countless severe weather events.
den Daas graduated from The University of Oklahoma with a B.A. in Journalism & attended Harvard Kennedy School as a fellow in the Media Transformation Challenge.
Jeromee Scot is a two-time Emmy Award-winning journalist, communications leader, and the Assistant News Director at KOTV News On 6 in Tulsa, where he supervises the production of over 1,500 hours of live television annually. As a FEMA-certified Public Information Officer and CEO of Scot Media Tulsa, an agency focused on strategic communications and AI solutions, Jeromee sits at the unique intersection of newsroom leadership and strategic PR. Having managed regional media relations and crisis communications for the 6,500-employee Hillcrest HealthCare System, his insights are forged in real-world newsrooms and corporate PR environments alike.
Jeromee has deployed over a dozen AI systems across multiple newsrooms to assist journalists with their daily tasks. He is currently designing EnvoyPR.ai, an AI-powered application tailored for small businesses and nonprofits. He holds advanced AI certifications from Google and Anthropic, and he frequently leads workshops on ethical AI strategy for organizations. Jeromee’s framework focuses on using AI to eliminate administrative overhead, empowering communicators to shift their focus toward high-value strategy and deeper storytelling.
Deeply invested in his community and the future of media, Jeromee serves on the Board of Visitors for the University of Oklahoma Gaylord College of Journalism and Mass Communication. Bringing his sharp eye for talent and presentation, he also served as an official judge for the Miss Oklahoma 2024 and Miss Louisiana 2026 pageants.