Edmonton Journal - Ch-ch-change
Sad news to report. Few people ever notice the line on the front page of each section that is reserved for the section's editor. These tireless folks work behind the scenes editing articles, selecting photos and working on layout so that their sections are inviting and appealing. I had the privilege to work with Kathy Kerr at the Edmonton Journal's Friday Life section for the last two years. Yesterday, she e-mailed me to say she's been moved to a new job at the Journal, and Janet Vlieg will be taking over her duties.
I know only a few people will notice the change in editors, but I wanted to say that they all do an incredible job and they should be recognized and thanked for what isn't the most glamorous job, but it is the most essential. I suspect the internet has been hitting daily newspapers the hardest, and publishers are going to have reconceive what a daily does in order to stay relevant in this new media age.