Guardian and Observer Journalists to Get Vote on Next Editor-in-Chief

By: Jane Martinson | The Guardian

The process to appoint the next editor-in-chief of the Guardian and Observer will include a vote by journalists on the papers and theguardian.com.

Liz Forgan, the chair of the Scott Trust, which is the ultimate owner of the titles, has outlined the procedure for choosing the successor to Alan Rusbridger – including an indicative ballot which would guarantee the winner a place on the shortlist for the job.