The Boston Globe has selected a woman to serve in the top job for the first time in the newspaper's 150-year history.
named Nancy Barnes as its next editor on Monday, elevating a woman to serve in the top job for the first time in the newspaper's 150-year history.
Barnes has worked as the chief news executive at NPR and has run major newspapers. She announced in September that she would be leaving NPR.Linda Henry, CEO of Boston Globe Media Partners said Barnes is"renowned for her commitment to high-quality journalism, her excellent leadership skills, and her passion for innovation."Sign up for NECN newsletters.
"She not only brings the leadership experience of being the top editor of two different metro newspapers, but she also transitioned to running a digital and audio newsroom," Henry said. Barnes will start on Feb. 1. She will follow Brian McGrory, who said in September that he would step down after 10 years as editor to become chair of the journalism department at Boston University.As Seen On
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