As the newest executive editor of the Los Angeles Times, Kevin Merida brings not only years of experience in journalism, but also a vision for change during a time when the newspaper needs it most. Prior to his role at the LA Times, Merida spent more than two decades at the Washington Post in a variety of roles and later served as senior vice president at ESPN. Merida opens up to host Giselle Fernandez about taking the reins while the LA Times is under scrutiny for its lack of diversity — not just in staff, but in news coverage as well. He is working on ways to reach new generations through podcasts, new video strategies, the LA Times app and the creation of LA Times Studios.
