The Washington Post is combining its business, technology, health, science and climate teams, reports Sara Fischer of Axios.
Fischer reports that they “will be brought together in a new department that focuses on ‘how businesses are transforming across the economy; how scientific and technological shifts are affecting daily life; and what it all means for people’s health, security and the planet,’ according to a memo from executive editor Matt Murray.
In addition, the economics and economics policy team will move to the politics and government team from business.
Fischer reports, “Broadening coverage will help the Post become less dependent on political news, which can be cyclical in nature, Murray told Axios in an interview after announcing the changes.
“‘I want to make sure there are a few areas that are equally staffed and strong to make sure we’re always putting a strong foot forward and that we’re not just the politics paper, even though that’s important to who we are.'”
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