USA Today editor-in-chief Caren Bohan exits
USA Today confirmed that editor-in-chief Caren Bohan is leaving the Gannett-owned national newspaper after roughly one year in the role, with SVP Monica Richardson thanking her for her contributions. The New York Times reported Michael McCarter, USA Today’s opinion group editor, will serve as interim editor-in-chief. Bohan became interim EIC in September 2024 before being named permanent EIC amid broader leadership turnover at the paper.
📌 Key Facts
- USA Today SVP Monica Richardson confirmed Caren Bohan’s exit and issued a statement of thanks
- NYT reports Michael McCarter will serve as interim editor-in-chief
- Bohan was tapped as top editor in Sept. 2024 after serving as interim during the search
📊 Relevant Data
In 2024, 12% of Republicans have a great deal or fair amount of trust in the mass media, compared to 54% of Democrats and 27% of independents.
Americans' Trust in Media Remains at Trend Low — Gallup News
Only 3.4% of U.S. journalists identify as Republicans, down from higher percentages in previous decades.
Only 3.4% of U.S. journalists are Republicans: Survey — The Washington Times
U.S. newsrooms are composed of 60% White reporters, 13% Latino, 9% Black, and less than 1% Indigenous, compared to the U.S. population which is approximately 59% non-Hispanic White, 19% Hispanic, 13% Black, and 1% Indigenous.
Newsroom diversity fails to keep pace with the population — Digital Content Next
63% of Black Americans say the news about Black people is often more negative than news about other ethnic and racial groups.
Black Americans' mistrust of the news media — Pew Research Center
Gannett's total operating revenue in 2024 was $2.51 billion, representing a slight decrease from the previous year.
Gannett Company - annual revenue 2024 — Statista