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Sarasota Herald-Tribune names Rochester exec editor

Mark J. Rochester (Photo: Sarasota Herald-Tribune)

Gannett-owned Sarasota Herald-Tribune has appointed Mark J. Rochester as its next executive editor. He will begin on Jan. 2.

Rochester said:

“Thousands of people count on us to learn about the world, help them make better decisions, get involved in their community, and enjoy the rich culture and resources Southwest Florida offers.

“This is an amazing opportunity we have here at the Herald-Tribune to positively impact the region by doing high-impact journalism and storytelling for our community.”

Since March 2021, he has been managing editor of the nonprofit newsroom inewsource in San Diego. He also served as VP of the board of Investigative Reporters and Editors, and as editor-in-chief of Type Investigations, the investigative reporting division of Type Media Center.

He also served as senior news director of investigations at The Detroit Free Press. He held the post of deputy managing editor at The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette and assistant chief of bureau at The Associated Press.

He also served as assistant managing editor, Sunday at The Denver Post, and as an enterprise editor at Newsday. At the Indianapolis Star, he was an assistant managing editor, investigations.

Rochester has a bachelor’s degree in journalism from Indiana University Bloomington.

Be sure to congratulate Rochester via X/Twitter.

Mariam Ahmed

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