Phil Bennett
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Downie Looking to "Build Connections Between The Daily and Feature Sections" - Posted August 7, 2008
An internal staff notice from WaPo's Len Downie and Phil Bennett, obtained by FishbowlDC:
As part of our effort to build connections between the daily and feature sections and consolidate coverage, Frances Sellers, editor of the Health weekly, will be joining the National staff on Sept. 1.
Frances will attend the daily National... [FishBowlDC]
25 - Posted April 7, 2008
That's the number of Pulitzers won by the Washington Post under Len Downie's leadership. Phil Bennett just told the newsroom that that's the most of any editor in the history of American journalism.... [FishBowlDC]
Bennett Back Pats The Post's "Style & Arts" - Posted August 27, 2007
From an internal memo sent by the Washington Post's Phil Bennett, obtained by FishbowlDC:
The section we've launched today opens a great new creative space in Washington, to our readers, for The Post's best talent. You could see this morning the promise of its simplicity. Style & Arts isn't by itself meant... [FishBowlDC]
Post's Elbert Returns to Photography - Posted July 6, 2007
From an internal memo obtained by FishbowlDC, from Phil Bennett:
After two decades of leading our photo department into the front ranks of American photojournalism, Joe Elbert has asked to shed his management duties and become a photographer again. He wants to make the transition by the end of the year.... [FishBowlDC]
Post Editors Weigh In On Word Counts - Posted February 28, 2007
The Washington City Paper has a memo from Len Downie and Phil Bennett concerning story length, and Erik Wemple has some thoughts on the matter.
>UPDATE: You can also read the entire memo when you click below...... [FishBowlDC]





