BIN Elevates Andrea Coleman to VP of News Operations

RADIO ONLINE | Thursday, September 15, 2022

Andrea Coleman

BIN: Black Information Network elevates Andrea Coleman (pictured) to Vice President of News Operations, while Mike Stevens becomes BIN's first-ever Managing Editor. Coleman previously served as News Director of BIN. In the new Managing Editor position, Stevens will work closely with Coleman to guide newsroom operations, as well as assign and coordinate national and local news coverage. The shift in leadership comes after the death of Tanita Myers, who joined BIN in June, 2020 and was most recently serving as Vice President of News Operations.

"A major part of Tanita Myers' legacy at the Black Information Network will forever be the incredible depth of talent she hired. Following her passing, Andrea and Mike not only helped us to continue her work but have built upon this foundation," said BIN: Black Information Network President Tony Coles. "It only felt natural to elevate both to these leadership positions and trust them to continue bringing BIN to new heights. I am excited to see two of our best journalists advance into these new roles, and I am confident we will continue to grow under their leadership."

Coleman joined iHeartMedia as an anchor/reporter for BIN in the summer of 2020 with 30 years of experience in the communications industry. Coleman is a journalist who formerly served as an anchor for CNN as well as CBS Atlanta. Other career highlights include the founding and publishing of "Cultured Living Atlanta Magazine," a local publication that was dedicated to celebrating the history and excellence of the Black community in the metro Atlanta area.

Stevens has anchored and reported breaking news from coast to coast. His assignments have included news operations in New York City, Atlanta, Sacramento, Tampa, Flint, Columbus OH and his native Philadelphia. During his 25-year career, Stevens has interviewed many newsmakers, athletes and entertainers including Coretta Scott King, Hank Aaron and Bill Cosby. Stevens reported from the scene of bombings in Atlanta and Birmingham and was among the first to announce the deaths of Michael Jackson, Prince and Whitney Houston.