'Providence (R.I.) Journal' Promotes Two Editors

By: E&P Staff Timothy S. Murphy has been promoted to city editor of The Providence (R.I.) Journal.

Since joining the Journal in 1983, Murphy has served as assistant managing editor, regional manager, reporter, and as editor of its Sunday Journal. Before that, he was a reporter for The New London (Conn.) Day.

In his new capacity, Murphy will supervise 35 reporters and coordinate all-editions coverage.

Susan H. Areson has been named metro managing editor. She joined the newspaper in 1986 and has served as city editor, deputy managing editor, West Bay regional editor, Sunday Journal editor, and section editor.

In her new position, Areson will oversee the reporting, editing, and editorial support staff for the news, business, and sports departments.