(The Post Millennial)—Washington Post publisher and CEO Will Lewis urged staffers who don’t align with the paper’s new editorial and business strategy to consider departing through a voluntary buyout program. In a memo sent Wednesday, Lewis made clear that the paper is undergoing a fundamental shift and those who are not “aligned” with it are free to go.
In the message, obtained by Fox News, Lewis described The Post as being on a “reinvention journey,” citing changes like a revamped opinion section that now “champions American values.”
“If we want to reconnect with our audience and continue to defend democracy, more changes at The Post will be necessary,” Lewis wrote. “And to succeed, we need to be united as a team with a strong belief and passion in where we are heading.”
Acknowledging dissent among staff, Lewis said the voluntary separation program (VSP) is meant to provide a soft landing for those who no longer feel aligned.
“As we continue in this new direction, I want to ask those who do not feel aligned with the company’s plan to reflect on that,” he added. “The VSP helps you take that next step with more security.”
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