that he is leaving to become executive editor of NBC News Digital. In his memo, Schoofs said Namako “would have been a natural successor” to take the EIC spot at BuzzFeed News. Also exiting BuzzFeed News is Ariel Kaminer, executive editor of investigations.
In addition to job cuts at BuzzFeed News, the company will reduce staff on the BuzzFeed video team, at Complex Networks’ editorial team, as well as on the business and administrative teams, according to Peretti. With Schoofs’ exit, Samantha Henig, VP, news strategy and operations, will serve as interim editor-in-chief until a replacement is identified. Jason Wells and Alex Campbell will run day-to-day news operations for BuzzFeed News, which encompasses HuffPost.
goodbye BuzzFeed we won't miss you...