New York Times to Seek Replacement for Public Editor

Politico: Margaret Sullivan has another eight months left in her four-year contract, but New York Times brass has already begun considering who should replace her. Newsroom leaders were recently encouraged to think of potential candidates for the role. Sullivan was given the option to renew her contract — which is up in August — beyond the agreed-upon four years, but decided not to because she felt it was best for the institution to have fresh blood.