Christina Bellantoni

Professor of journalism, USC Annenberg; former assistant managing editor, Los Angeles Times

Professor of journalism at USC Annenberg, former assistant managing editor of the Los Angeles Times

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The LA Times said Merida is tasked with “transforming the storied 139-year-old newspaper into a digital powerhouse that thrives for decades to come.”

LA Times names Kevin Merida as new executive editor, puts renewed focus on digital

The LA Times said Merida is tasked with “transforming the storied 139-year-old newspaper into a digital powerhouse that thrives for decades to come.”

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