Daily Beast Staffers Under Pressure from New Boss Joanna Coles
New boss Joanna Coles is making dramatic changes at the Daily Beast, causing fear and tension among staffers, with speculation about job cuts and leadership shake-ups. Coles' flashy style and demands for new ideas are causing anxiety in the newsroom.
Key Points
- Joanna Coles and Ben Sherwood are implementing changes at the Daily Beast after acquiring a stake in the company
- Staffers are feeling anxious about the new leadership and their demands for fresh ideas and staffing changes
- Speculation about potential job cuts and leadership shake-ups is causing tension in the newsroom
Pros
- Fresh ideas may bring innovation to the publication
- Potential for increased profitability with new leadership
Cons
- Fear and tension among current staff
- Speculation of job cuts and leadership changes