Wednesday, July 27, was Michael McDermott's first day on the job as executive editor of the Worcester (Massachusetts) Telegram & Gazette. In a column to readers, he wrote:
Other than professional athlete (which didn’t work out), leading a newsroom has been the only job I’ve ever really wanted.
So it’s a privilege to have this opportunity.
One of the great things about starting in a new role is meeting new people and experiencing new places, and that’s particularly true in a city as rich in culture and diversity as Worcester.
Journalism is not just a career for me — great reporters truly opened my eyes to a world far beyond the small suburb where I grew up. They exposed me to voices and perspectives that I might not have encountered otherwise, and instilled a mission to learn more that I try to carry on every day.
Read more from his column to readers, including his plan to hire additional reporters and his support for comunity-focused journalism.
Read more from the announcement earlier this month about his appointment
