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Read All About It: Journal Posts 'Help Wanted' Sign  

Posted Apr 22, 08 3:18 PM CDT in Arts & Living,  Business    Most Covered

(newser) – After Marcus Brauchli officially resigned as managing editor of the Wall Street Journal this afternoon, the paper said it will "begin a search for Mr. Brauchli's replacement immediately." That may prove difficult: Brauchli, who will remain with News Corp. as a consultant,   wasn't given the control over the paper he felt management had promised, the New York Times reports.

Brauchli said in a letter to his staff that he's "come to believe the new owners should have a managing editor of their choosing."

Sources Wall Street Journal, New York Times

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Read All About It: <em>Journal </em>Posts 'Help Wanted' Sign
In this undated photo provided by Dow Jones and Company, managing editor Marcus Brauchli is shown. The top editor of The Wall Street Journal resigned today after less than a year on the job.   (AP Photo/Dow Jones & Company)
Read All About It: <em>Journal </em>Posts 'Help Wanted' Sign
Printer Belinda Affat poses with a copy of the Wall Street Journal at a printing press in London, Wednesday April. 16, 2008. Marcus Brauchli resigned today after less than a year as managing editor.   (AP Photo/Matt Dunham)
Read All About It: <em>Journal </em>Posts 'Help Wanted' Sign
Dow Jones shareholders on Dec. 13, 2007, gave final approval to a $5 billion bid from News Corp. Fallout includes today's resignation by Wall Street Journal managing editor Marcus Brauchli.   (AP Photo/Mark Lennihan, file)
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