Melissa Bell named CEO of Chicago Public Media, will oversee Sun-Times, WBEZ
Posted on AllSides June 27th, 2024
From The Left
Melissa Bell, former publisher of Vox Media, will become the next CEO of Chicago Public Media, the nonprofit owner of the Chicago Sun-Times and public radio station WBEZ, amid tough times for news media operations. Bell co-founded the explanatory journalism site Vox.com and eventually oversaw other media brands, such as Eater and The Verge. She also worked on digital strategy for The Washington Post. Bell is to start her new job Sept. 3. “It is an honor to take on this role, where there is both a massive opportunity and...
Some content from this outlet may be limited or behind a paywall.