Synne Muren Olsen appointed editor-in-chief of Norwegian newspaper Sarpsborg Arbeiderblad

Synne Muren Olsen, a 32-year-old journalist, has been appointed as the new editor-in-chief and general manager of Sarpsborg Arbeiderblad, a local newspaper in Norway. She will start her new role on January 1, 2026. Olsen comes from the position of news editor at Firda, where she worked since 2021. The announcement was made by Amedia, the media group that owns the paper. The board chair, Svein Atle Huus, praised her strategic vision and ambition. Olsen expressed excitement about leading the paper and working with its editorial team.