ROB SIMMELKJAER has been named correspondent for the 24-hour news channel “ABC News Now.” Simmelkjaer will anchor the channel’s live coverage and news briefs, in
addition to hosting originally-produced shows including “Inside the Newsroom,” “Guilt or Innocence,” and “The Mix.” Prior to joining ABC News, Simmelkjaer worked at
ESPN, Inc. as vice president, assistant to the president.