New editor-in-charge joins Reuters website

Dan Colarusso, executive editor of Reuters Digital, said in a message to staff that Fields “has compelling plans for the section, including the addition of more graphic-rich, data-driven and multi-media content as we push toward a thoroughly modern online commentary offering”.

He added: “In Jason, we’re bringing on an editor with leadership experience across various content types and media companies.” Over the last two decades he had worked at publications including The New York Times, The Washington Post and was the editor of the Pulitzer prize-winning Riverdale Press. For five years he was senior multi-media producer at the Associated Press.

“I’ve known Jason personally for a few years and have found him to be smart, forward-thinking and of the highest integrity. I think his addition will help the entire Reuters.com operation,” Colarusso added. ■