“We view this moment as a necessary repositioning of The Times newsroom, not as a diminishment,” they said. Within The Times newsroom, where impending staff cuts already have some employees on edge, the report is unlikely to satisfy those looking for specific guidance on their future. “If we rest on our laurels, we are going to put at risk this big lead that we have,” Mr. Leonhardt said. “It’s the single biggest message the committee delivered,” Mr. Leonhardt said. The report, Mr. Leonhardt said, was written for The Times newsroom, but it could end up providing guidance for other news organizations facing similar challenges.

Source: New York Times January 17, 2017 15:00 UTC