about 1 month ago

Dianna Russini Fired: The Athletic Cites “Communication Issues” at All-Hands Meeting

Executive editor Steven Ginsberg read a statement that he prepared, lasting about 10 minutes, in which he acknowledged that communications could have been clearer. He said that a previously-reported investigation into the matter, led by The Athletic‘s editorial director for standards and editorial quality, Mike Semel, is ongoing and expected to be lengthy. Ginsberg did not take questions from staff.