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It's Open Season on the Washington Post
- Ashley Parker, Michael Scherer, Josh Dawsey, Tyler Pager
- have announced their departures from the paper in recent weeks, scoring jobs at the Post's rivals including The Atlantic and The Wall Street Journal.
The article from MSN discusses the current turmoil at The Washington Post, where the newspaper is facing significant internal and external challenges. It highlights the abrupt resignation of executive editor Sally Buzbee, which has led to speculation and concern about the future direction of the paper under new leadership. The Post is also dealing with financial difficulties, having lost $77 million the previous year, and is undergoing a major restructuring, including the creation of a new "third newsroom" focused on social media and service journalism. This comes amidst a backdrop of industry-wide issues like declining ad revenues and the shift towards digital media. The piece also touches on the broader implications for journalism, with fears that the changes might prioritize clickbait over quality reporting, reflecting a broader existential crisis in the news industry.
Read the Full MSN Article at:
[ https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/executive-leadership-and-management/it-s-open-season-on-the-washington-post/ar-BB1r9AMF ]
Read the Full MSN Article at:
[ https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/executive-leadership-and-management/it-s-open-season-on-the-washington-post/ar-BB1r9AMF ]
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