By Kevin McCauley
The Washington Post has hired John Temple, former editor/publisher of the Rocky Mountain News, as managing editor for local and digital coverage. He replaces Raju Narisetti.
Marcus Brauchli, executive editor, praised Temple’s decades of experience as editor and reporters, plus extensive digital savvy.
“He’ll help us to build on the rapid growth we’ve enjoyed recently with readers who come to us through our website, on mobile devices, or through new platforms like the incredibly successful Washington Post Social Reader on Facebook,” said Brauchli in a statement.
Temple will run the local, sports, weekend, going out guide, local living, food, travel, arts, Sunday style, Washington Post Magazine and capitol business sections.
He joins managing editor Liz Spayd, who will continue to oversee the day-to-day plans for the newspaper and manage the national, foreign, business, style, investigative, outlook, health & science sections and universal news desk.
Most recently, Temple was founding editor and general manager of Honolulu Civil Beat, an online site established by eBay founder Pierre Omidyar.
He joins the Post on April 30.
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