Kevin Merida
Revolving Door (2)
Sightings (13)
Pomfret and Kessler Take New Roles for WaPo Nat'l Security - Posted September 2, 2009
WaPo memo obtained by FBDC:
"We are delighted to announce that Glenn Kessler will take on a new role as player/coach for the national security staff and that John Pomfret will return to National, this time as a diplomatic correspondent concentrating on U.S. relations with China and the rest of Asia."... [FishBowlDC]
Pomfret and Kessler Take New Roles for WaPo Nat'l Security - Posted September 2, 2009
WaPo memo obtained by FBDC:
"We are delighted to announce that Glenn Kessler will take on a new role as player/coach for the national security staff and that John Pomfret will return to National, this time as a diplomatic correspondent concentrating on U.S. relations with China and the rest of Asia."... [FishBowlDC]
WaPo's Vargas to Launch HuffPo Tech Section - Posted July 21, 2009
HuffPo announced that they have hired Jose Antonio Vargas, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and national reporter at WaPo.
In his new position as the Technology and Innovations Editor, Vargas will launch HuffPo's Tech section in September.
... [FishBowlDC]
WaPo's Vargas to Launch HuffPo Tech Section - Posted July 21, 2009
HuffPo announced that they have hired Jose Antonio Vargas, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and national reporter at WaPo.
In his new position as the Technology and Innovations Editor, Vargas will launch HuffPo's Tech section in September.
>>UPDATE: After the jump, national editor Kevin Merida's memo to WaPo, announcing Vargas' departure...... [FishBowlDC]
Sunday Show Preview - Posted July 10, 2009
NBC's Meet the Press: Sen. John McCain (R-AZ) and Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-NY) and a roundtable with former adviser to Pres. George W. Bush, Karen Hughes, NBC's Andrea Mitchell, Democratic Strategist Bob Shrum and Politico's Roger Simon
CBS' Face the Nation: Sen. Patrick Leahy (D-VT) and Sen. Jeff Sessions (R-AL) and a... [FishBowlDC]
Brauchli Announces Major WaPo Changes - Posted April 16, 2009
This morning the following memo was sent to WaPo staffers from managing editor Marcus Brauchli, announcing major reorganization changes, including changes to personnel, coverage groups and the universal news desk.
Effective May 1st, Kevin Merida has been named National Editor, Emilio Garcia-Ruiz named Local Editor and Sandy Sugawara named Editor of... [FishBowlDC]
Davis Named WaPo's Deputy Political Editor - Posted March 12, 2009
WaPo announced today Marcia Davis will be the paper's new deputy political editor, working under political editor Tim Curran.
From the memo: "Marcia is one of the newspaper's most imaginative and passionate editors, and will add fresh ideas and a vibrant spirit to our coverage of national politics." Full memo after the... [FishBowlDC]
Morning Reading List 02.18.09 - Posted February 18, 2009
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Its day 30 covering the Obama administration and week 3 for us. What we know and what... [FishBowlDC]
Morning Reading List 02.18.09 - Posted February 18, 2009
Good Morning FishbowlDC!
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Its day 30 covering the Obama administration and week 3 for us. What we know and what... [FishBowlDC]
Merida As AME/National - Posted December 15, 2008
FishbowlDC hears that Kevin Merida may soon be named the Washington Post's AME/National...replacing Rajiv Chandrasekaran.
>UPDATE: Confirmed. Full memo from Phil Bennett and Marcus Brauchli after the jump...(and new roles are outlined for Bill Hamilton and Chandrasekaran)
... [FishBowlDC]
Morning Reading List, 10.08.08 - Posted October 8, 2008
Good morning Washington.
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We've got your morning mix of media Muesli after the jump...... [FishBowlDC]
News From Post's Political Team (And Garance Franke-Ruta Gets Hired) - Posted December 7, 2007
From an internal memo, obtained by FishbowlDC:
With the Iowa caucuses and New Hampshire primaries just weeks away, we're growing our National campaign team, with help from an amazing array of talent from just about the entire Post newsroom.
Starting Sunday we'll launch Candidates Week -- eight days examining the front-runners... [FishBowlDC]
Washington Post Moves - Posted January 4, 2007
We hear that The Washington Post's New York bureau chief, Michael Powell, is going to report on the presidential campaign for the Style section. He'll be part of a team that will include a TBA replacement for Mark Leibovich and David von Drehle. Powell will be based in New York. Word... [FishBowlDC]





