Wellons Appointed CNBC’s Washington, DC Bureau Chief

Mary Catherine Wellons has been appointed CNBC’s Washington bureau chief and editorial director, politics. The promotion places her at the center of the network’s Washington, DC reporting operation.

New role and responsibilities

Wellons will lead the Washington editorial team across broadcast and digital platforms. She will oversee political and policy coverage and manage daily editorial operations.

Recent position

She currently serves as deputy bureau chief in Washington. In that role, she helped shape CNBC’s political and policy reporting and supported the bureau’s daily workflow.

Career path

Before Washington, Wellons ran CNBC’s San Francisco bureau. She helped establish that bureau when it launched in 2015 and expanded the brand’s technology coverage in the Bay Area.

Earlier, she spent two years in CNBC’s Los Angeles bureau. There she worked as a field producer focused on media and technology stories.

Digital initiatives

Wellons also launched and built CNBC’s first social media team. Her work helped broaden the network’s audience across emerging platforms.

Outlook

The appointment highlights Wellons’ steady rise through CNBC’s ranks. Colleagues expect her experience in technology, media, and digital strategy to guide the Washington team.