Sewell Chan was dismissed as executive editor of the Columbia Journalism Review after less than a year, following complaints regarding his conduct towards staff members. Columbia Journalism School Dean Jelani Cobb announced the termination via email, which reportedly caught board members off-guard. Chan, a seasoned journalist with leadership experience at prominent news organizations, claimed his firing was 'hasty' and expressed regret over issues that he considered normal workplace interactions. The situation has raised questions about the existing workplace culture at the CJR.
Chan expressed disbelief over his firing, calling it 'hasty, ill-considered, and quite frankly baffling,' while asserting that he had made efforts to address staff concerns.
The abrupt decision by the CJR board reportedly surprised many, with board members learning of Chan's dismissal only through an email announcement from Columbia Journalism School Dean Jelani Cobb.
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