Former WSJ top editor heads to Washington Post

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WASHINGTON (AFP) — Marcus Brauchli, who left a top editorial job at the Wall Street Journal in April, was named executive editor Monday of The Washington Post newspaper.

The appointment is effective September 8, the Post said.

Brauchli succeeds Leonard Downie, who announced his retirement on June 23.

"Brauchli will oversee the editorial operations of both The Washington Post newspaper and washingtonpost.com," the Washington Post Co. said in a statement.

"Marcus brings a tremendous wealth of experience, both as a journalist and as an editor, that will help us navigate the new world of media -- honoring and building on the standards of journalism blazed by Ben Bradlee and Len Downie -- and move us forward to a new and bright future," publisher...