Romenesko

Washington Post | Politico
Leonard Downie Jr. is stepping down as Post executive editor on Sept. 8. "After 44 years, the notion of not working in the newsroom anymore brings a lot of emotions," he says. "I will really miss it. At the same time I'm ready to do this, because so much further change now needs to take place at the newspaper and Web site, and someone else should be tackling that." Publisher Katharine Weymouth plans to announce a successor soon. Downie will become a Post Co. vice president at large, a title also held by Ben Bradlee. || Read Weymouth's memo and WP's release.
> Downie says that he wants to explore opportunities in academia (WCP)
> Downie doubts he'll write a column; says "I'm not the opinion type" (E&P)
> "A calm, unassuming leader in a business known for outsized egos" (NYT)