CNN has announced that they have bumped up Mike Valerio to an international correspondent.

“We are delighted to welcome Mike to CNN International to cover the many important stories from the Asia Pacific region.” said Senior Vice President & Managing Editor APAC, CNN International, Ellana Lee. “Mike’s versatility, his experience in the political sphere, and his strong background in investigative reporting will provide fresh insights to regional events in this dynamic part of the world.”

Most recently, he was a national correspondent for CNN Newsource, based in Los Angeles.

Before joining CNN, Valerio served as a political and law enforcement reporter for Tegna’s WUSA in Washington, D.C.

Valerio will be based in Asia.