Tracy Connor Named The Daily Beast’s New Editor in Chief

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Connor, who has served as the Beast’s executive editor since 2018, ascends to the role after former editor Noah Shachtman departed for Rolling Stone.

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Published Aug. 18 2021 12:26PM EDT

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For once, some good news: Tracy Connor will take the helm of The Daily Beast as its new editor in chief. Connor, who has served as the news site’s executive editor since 2018, ascended to the role after the previous editor Noah Shachtman departed for Rolling Stone.

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Tracy Connor Named The Daily Beast’s New Editor in Chief

Connor, who has served as the Beast’s executive editor since 2018, ascends to the role after former editor Noah Shachtman departed for Rolling Stone.

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