Kevin Merida Resigns As Executive Editor Of The Los Angeles Times
deadline.comKevin Merida said on Tuesday that he was stepping down as executive editor of the Los Angeles Times, after less than three years in the job.
He wrote in a memo to staffers, “Today, with a heavy heart, I announce that I am leaving The Times. I made the decision, in consultation with Patrick, after considerable soul-searching about my career at this stage and how best to be of value to the profession I love.” Merida was named executive editor in May, 2021, having previously served as ESPN senior vice president and editor in chief of the Undefeated.
The Times, owned by Patrick and Michele Soon-Shiong, has endured years of turmoil, as it has faced the challenge of transitioning to digital, with its subscriber base far behind The New York Times and The Washington Post.
Last year, Merida presided over a round of layoffs of about 13% of the newsroom staff, amid a widespread downturn in the advertising sector.
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