The Star Tribune Media Company has changed its newsroom structure and set up departments to focus on five key topic areas: news and politics, business, sports, food and culture, and outdoors.
“Within these key areas, we’re re-framing our coverage to produce more relevant, useful and impactful journalism, from breaking stories to utility information to in-depth accountability reporting,” says Suki Dardarian, editor and senior vice president.
In addition, the Star Tribune has hired five editors to lead the new departments. These editors, who will work cross-functionally with colleagues in growth, product and sales teams, include:
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The Star Tribune also appointed Allie Shah as deputy editor, food & culture, and Phil Pina as deputy editor, news & politics.
“Members of the news staff helped guide this approach, partnering with others in the company to review reader research and brainstorm new coverage and potential new news products," Dardarian adds.