Washington Post’s opinion editor resigns after just one year in role
Summary
Adam O’Neal, the Washington Post’s opinion editor hired last year, announced he will leave the paper by the end of August. His departure comes after a year of major changes in the opinion section, including a shift to focus on free markets and personal liberties under owner Jeff Bezos.Key Facts
- Adam O’Neal became opinion editor of the Washington Post about one year ago.
- He announced his resignation without giving a specific reason, effective August 31.
- The Washington Post’s opinion section changed direction last year to emphasize free markets and personal freedoms.
- This new editorial direction was decided by owner Jeff Bezos and caused some subscriber dissatisfaction.
- O’Neal led the section through changes to improve financial sustainability and increase accessibility.
- A new video podcast launched by the opinion section received criticism and low viewership.
- O’Neal’s predecessor, David Shipley, resigned after opposing the new editorial mandate.
- Interim publisher Jeff D’Onofrio praised O’Neal’s leadership and said the paper will announce new opinion section leadership soon.
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