Averi Harper is joining the political unit of ABC News as deputy political director, based in Washington.
Harper joined ABC News in 2019, covering the primaries--virtually all the candidates--and the subsequent presidential election, reporting on the Biden/Harris campaign.
Before joining the network, Harper hosted a magazine show on News 12 New York, “Diverse Long Island,” and before that was a reporter for KRON-TV San Francisco.
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Her resume also includes ABC affiliate WCTI-TV Greenville, N.C., and an internship at WTVD-TV Raleigh, N.C., also an ABC affiliate.
"Averi is a gifted reporter and storyteller and also a natural leader, and her talents will be invaluable in guiding our audience – and our political team – through this unprecedented moment in our nation’s political life," said Jonathan Greenberg, VP and Washington Bureau Chief.
