Sally Buzbee
Sally Buzbee is a seasoned journalist and media executive who served as the executive editor of The Washington Post, a position she held until early 2023. During her tenure, Buzbee focused on navigating the challenges of modern journalism, including the evolving digital landscape and the need for innovative storytelling. She previously worked as the Washington bureau chief for the Associated Press, where she oversaw national political coverage. Buzbee's commitment to journalistic integrity and accountability has been evident throughout her career, but she resigned from her role at The Washington Post amid significant changes initiated by owner Jeff Bezos, including a restructuring of the newsroom and a shift in the opinion section's editorial focus.
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Sally Buzbee succeeded Marty Baron as the editor of the Washington Post.
Kad vlasnik okrene leđa redakciji
Montenegro· 2026-02-15
Sally Buzbee succeeded Marty Baron as editor of the Washington Post.
Why is the Washington Post cratering so spectacularly? | Margaret Sullivan
United Kingdom· 2026-02-12
Sally Buzbee's departure followed a disagreement with Will Lewis.
Washington Post publisher Will Lewis announces departure, following mass layoffs
Guyana· 2026-02-09
Sally Buzbee resigned as director of the Washington Post due to disagreements with internal restructuring.
Washington Post, il ceo Will Lewis si dimette dopo i licenziamenti: la nomina ad interim di Jeff D’Onofrio
Italy· 2026-02-09
Sally Buzbee was the executive editor who had a disagreement with Will Lewis leading to his challenges.
Administrador do “Washington Post ”deixa o“ ”jornal após despedimentos em massa | EUA
Portugal· 2026-02-08Sally Buzbee was the director who left due to a restructuring plan announced by William Lewis.
William Lewis: Dimite el consejero delegado de ‘The Washington Post’ tras los despidos masivos | Internacional
Spain· 2026-02-08
Sally Buzbee suddenly resigned after Lewis announced that The Post would restructure its newsroom.
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Hungary· 2026-02-08In June 2024, executive editor Sally Buzbee resigned after disagreements related to newsroom restructuring and editorial independence.
Who is Will Lewis? Why the Washington Post CEO stepped down after mass layoffs
India· 2026-02-08
Sally Buzbee was the former top editor at The Washington Post who departed during Lewis's tenure.
Washington Post publisher to step down after newspaper lays off one-third of staff
Canada· 2026-02-08Sally Buzbee's ouster by Lewis further inflamed tensions with the Post’s staff.
Washington Post publisher Will Lewis abruptly steps down, days after massive layoffs gut the newspaper
United States· 2026-02-08
Sally Buzbee resigned as executive editor rather than lead a new division as part of a restructuring plan.
Washington Post owner Jeff Bezos says opinion pages will defend free market and ‘personal liberties’Canada· 2025-02-26
