Telegraph veteran Robert Winnett replaces Sally Buzbee as Washington Post executive editor

Sally Buzbee, who was the boss at the Washington Post since 2021, has left her job, as per the newspaper's statement. She led the newsroom during the pandemic and expanded its service journalism. The new boss, Murray, will be in charge until the 2024 presidential election. After that, Robert Winnett will take over. The newspaper plans to start a new section focusing on service and social media journalism, separate from the main news operation. This new section will emphasize video storytelling, use AI, and offer flexible payment options. Sally Buzbee's departure was not a surprise to some, as the news industry has been struggling financially. The new publisher, Will Lewis, aims to improve the newspaper's finances by introducing new subscription plans. Buzbee was the first female executive editor at the Washington Post and won several Pulitzer Prizes during her time there. The Washington Post announced that Sally Buzbee, the executive editor since 2021, has stepped down. She will be replaced by Matt Murray, the former editor in chief of The Wall Street Journal, until the fall's presidential election. Robert Winnett, deputy editor of the Telegraph Media Group, will take over as editor afterward. The newspaper is restructuring its operations to adapt to changing audience preferences and financial challenges.