Guardian, Observer Staffers To Vote On Next Editor-In-Chief

Who Will Replace Alan Rusbridger?
Guardian newspaper editor Alan Rusbridger is pictured before the start of a press conference in London, on December 2, 2013, for the launch of lawyer Geoffrey Robertson's book entitled: 'Stephen Ward Was Innocent, OK'. Roberston's book argue's that Stephen Ward, an osteopath who was put on trial (and found guilty) following the 1960's Profumo scandal, was made a scapegoat for his role in the affair and highlights what Robertson claims is a miscarriage of justice. The book will be lodged Monday with the Criminal Cases Review Commission as an application to have Ward's conviction overturned. AFP PHOTO / LEON NEAL (Photo credit should read LEON NEAL/AFP/Getty Images)
Guardian newspaper editor Alan Rusbridger is pictured before the start of a press conference in London, on December 2, 2013, for the launch of lawyer Geoffrey Robertson's book entitled: 'Stephen Ward Was Innocent, OK'. Roberston's book argue's that Stephen Ward, an osteopath who was put on trial (and found guilty) following the 1960's Profumo scandal, was made a scapegoat for his role in the affair and highlights what Robertson claims is a miscarriage of justice. The book will be lodged Monday with the Criminal Cases Review Commission as an application to have Ward's conviction overturned. AFP PHOTO / LEON NEAL (Photo credit should read LEON NEAL/AFP/Getty Images)

The process to appoint the next editor-in-chief of the Guardian and Observer will include a vote by journalists on the papers and theguardian.com.

Liz Forgan, the chair of the Scott Trust, which is the ultimate owner of the titles, has outlined the procedure for choosing the successor to Alan Rusbridger – including an indicative ballot which would guarantee the winner a place on the shortlist for the job.

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