Jim Walton started at CNN in 1981 as an entry-level video journalist, or VJ. He is stepping down as president of CNN Worldwide.
Jim Walton: The CNN years —
Jim Walton started at CNN in 1981 as an entry-level video journalist, or VJ. He is stepping down as president of CNN Worldwide.
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Walton, here with former CNN talk-show host Larry King, has been one of the most powerful figures in the news business for nearly a decade.
Jim Walton: The CNN years —
Walton, here with former CNN talk-show host Larry King, has been one of the most powerful figures in the news business for nearly a decade.
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Before being named president of CNN Worldwide in May 2003, Walton, in an undated photo, was president of CNN's domestic networks group, which included CNN/U.S., Headline News and CNN.com, and then president and chief operating officer, overseeing editorial and financial operations for CNN.
Jim Walton: The CNN years —
Before being named president of CNN Worldwide in May 2003, Walton, in an undated photo, was president of CNN's domestic networks group, which included CNN/U.S., Headline News and CNN.com, and then president and chief operating officer, overseeing editorial and financial operations for CNN.
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Walton worked his way up through several jobs. In an undated photo, Walton, from left, Nick Charles and Howard Sappington are in action for Turner Sports.
Jim Walton: The CNN years —
Walton worked his way up through several jobs. In an undated photo, Walton, from left, Nick Charles and Howard Sappington are in action for Turner Sports.
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Craig Sager and Walton share a moment at CNN's 25th anniversary celebration.
Jim Walton: The CNN years —
Craig Sager and Walton share a moment at CNN's 25th anniversary celebration.
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In an undated photo, Walton, from left, Mike Iachino and John McAfee are on the job for Turner Sports.
Jim Walton: The CNN years —
In an undated photo, Walton, from left, Mike Iachino and John McAfee are on the job for Turner Sports.
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Walton at a farewell party for CNN anchor Leon Harris in 2003.
Jim Walton: The CNN years —
Walton at a farewell party for CNN anchor Leon Harris in 2003.
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Walton congratulates the staff of CNN.com on the fifth anniversary of iReport in August 2011.
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Walton congratulates the staff of CNN.com on the fifth anniversary of iReport in August 2011.
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Walton, right, and Dr. Sanjay Gupta, CNN's chief medical correspondent, at the network's 25th anniversary celebration.
Jim Walton: The CNN years —
Walton, right, and Dr. Sanjay Gupta, CNN's chief medical correspondent, at the network's 25th anniversary celebration.
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From left, Rick Davis, Eason Jordan, Tom Johnson, Jim Walton and Matt Furman in the CNN newsroom in March 2003 when the Iraq War first began.
Jim Walton: The CNN years —
From left, Rick Davis, Eason Jordan, Tom Johnson, Jim Walton and Matt Furman in the CNN newsroom in March 2003 when the Iraq War first began.
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From left, Walton, Mark Whitaker, J.R. Martinez, Greg D'Alba and Ken Jautz at the 2011 CNN Heroes awards ceremony.
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From left, Walton, Mark Whitaker, J.R. Martinez, Greg D'Alba and Ken Jautz at the 2011 CNN Heroes awards ceremony.
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