Kevin Merida said on Tuesday that he was stepping down as executive editor of the Los Angeles Times, after less than three years in the job. He wrote in a memo to staffers, “Today, with a heavy heart, I announce that I am leaving The Times. In a separate memo, Soon-Shiong wrote, “Our commitment to the L.A. Times and its mission has not wavered since the incetion of our acquisition. However, given the persistent challenges we face, it is now imperative that we all work together to build a sustainable business that allows for growth and innovation of the L.A. Times and L.A. Times Studios in order to achieve our vision.” He noted that during Merida’s tenure, the Times won three Pulitzer Prizes. Merida, a longtime veteran of the Post, also reportedly had had discussions to succeed Martin Baron as executive editor there.

Source: Los Angeles Times January 09, 2024 21:26 UTC