Postmedia Network Inc. (“Postmedia”) today announced the appointment of
Anne Marie Owens to the position of Editor of the National Post, the
first woman to hold the top editorial spot at a Canadian national
newspaper. The role reports to Gerry Nott, Senior Vice President,
National Post.
“Anne Marie brings with her strong journalist skills and ethics, and a
broad understanding of national issues,” said Lou Clancy, Senior Vice
President, Content, Postmedia. “As a ‘day-oner,’ she has a deep
understanding of the Post's mission and standards.”
Ms. Owens began her career at the St. Catharines Standard. She was on
the inaugural team of National Post reporters beginning before its
launch in 1998. She joined the Post as a national reporter and held
successive posts as News Features Editor, Assistant Managing Editor and
Managing Editor of News.
“Anne Marie is deeply grounded in the editorial DNA of the National
Post,” said Gerry Nott, Senior Vice President, National Post. “Her time
away has given her an even deeper insight into how to enhance what is
truly a unique and compelling news product.”
Ms. Owens returns to the Post after spending the past three years as
Deputy Editor of Maclean’s magazine, where she helped oversee every
aspect of the operation at the national news weekly, including, most
recently, its website redesign and re-engineering the production of its
tablet edition.
Anne Marie Owens joins the National Post on June 9, 2014.
About Postmedia Network Inc.
Postmedia Network Inc., a
wholly owned subsidiary of Postmedia Network Canada Corp. (TSX:PNC.A,
PNC.B), is the largest publisher by circulation of paid English-language
daily newspapers in Canada, representing some of the country’s oldest
and best known media brands. Reaching millions of Canadians every week,
Postmedia Network engages readers and offers advertisers and marketers
integrated solutions to effectively reach target audiences through a
variety of print, online, digital, and mobile platforms.
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