Boston Globe deputy biz editor named multimedia editor

Bennie DiNardo, the deputy business editor at the Boston Globe, has bee named deputy managing editor for multimedia at the paper, according to a story on the Globe’s Web site.

The story stated, “In a staff memo, [editor Marty] Baron cited DiNardo’s work that ‘has helped make his department a multimedia model within our newsroom.”

“‘One need only look at the latest Globe 100 magazine, which he edited, to see how we can marshal all our talents to produce journalism that sparkles in print, video, and interactive graphics,’ Baron wrote. ‘Day after day, Bennie and the Business section have embraced the Web’s possibilities.’

“In his new role, DiNardo will oversee editorial operations at Boston.com and the development of online video and other new-media ventures.

“DiNardo has worked at the Globe 16 years and has held his current job since 1999, responsible for the day-to-day management of the Business section.”

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