Transportation reporter Lazo departing Washington Post
Washington Post transportation reporter Luz Lazo is leaving the news organization at the end of the year. She has been focused on covering the nation’s railroads, highways and bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure. Lazo has been a reporter for The Post since 2011. She also contributes to the coverage of the region’s Hispanic population and immigrant communities. A […]
NY Times hires Rosenwald for obits desk
New York Times obituaries editor Bill McDonald sent out the following on Tuesday: I’m excited to announce that Mike Rosenwald, a much-admired Washington Post reporter who in recent years found his true calling, writing sparkling obituaries for the paper, will be joining the Obituaries desk of The Times. Mike is a find. He’s a gifted prose stylist […]
Veteran WaPo education writer Anderson set to depart
Nick Anderson, a higher education writer at The Washington Post is set to leave after more than 18 years. He wrote on X/Twitter: “I’m leaving The Washington Post at the end of this month. Nineteen years ago I came to The Post and reinvented myself as an education writer. Now, it’s time for another new […]
Passariello, deputy biz editor at Washington Post, departing
Christina Passariello, deputy business editor for technology and personal finance at The Washington Post, is leaving the news organization after six years. Passariello previously was The Wall Street Journal’s deputy technology editor She worked for the Journal for nearly 14 years. She helped oversee some of the biggest technology stories of the year, including Russia’s […]
WaPo general assignment reporter Villegas takes buyout
Paulina Villegas, a general assignment reporter at The Washington Post, has taken a buyout. Her post on X/Twitter reads: “I have decided to take a buyout offer from The Washington Post to pursue other opportunities. It has been an honor to work at a news organization that believes in journalistic excellence as much as it […]
Veteran WaPo editor Clarke departs
Dave Clarke, a veteran political editor who has been leading the 202 Newsletters team, has left the Washington Post after more than eight years. Clarke’s post on X/Twitter reads: “I loved working at The Post and with all my wonderful colleagues. It was a true honor. Looking forward to what’s next.” Since joining Post in […]
WaPo’s Newsprint debuts with new features
The following was sent out from The Washington Post: The Washington Post’s Newsprint – its annual social-first wrap-up highlighting a blend of personalized reading habits and recommendations – returns for a second year, providing subscribers with one-of-a-kind insights into their Post reading habits based on their consumption throughout 2023. This year’s Newsprint debuts dynamic new […]
WaPo workers go on 24-hour strike
The following excerpt was sent out from The New York Times: About 700 Washington Post employees walked off the job for 24 hours on Thursday, protesting stalled union contract negotiations and expected layoffs. The strike is the first walkout at The Post since the 1970s, union leaders said, and comes as the publication grapples with […]
WaPo employees delay taking buyouts, management threatens layoffs
Earlier The Washington Post announced that it would offer voluntary buyouts to 240 staff members in an attempt to strengthen the “financial health” of the organization. However, just 120 employees have accepted the buyout package. Interim CEO Patty Stonesifer wrote in a memo to staff: “We want everyone to understand that we need 240 acceptances […]
Former WSJ exec Lewis named CEO and pub of WaPo
The Washington Post has tapped veteran executive William Lewis to serve as CEO and publisher. He will take office on Jan. 2, and succeed outgoing interim CEO Patty Stonesifer. Commenting on his new role, Lewis said: “The Washington Post is a premier global media publisher of record, known for its 145-year-old history of unflinching journalism, […]
