The New York Times Company has announced the promotion of Johanna Barr to the position of news director for Metro. In this role, Barr will oversee live and breaking news coverage and contribute to the evolution of Metro's reporting. She has been recognized for her speed and skill in editing, particularly during significant live stories such as the Manhattan trial of Donald Trump. Prior to this, Barr worked on Express and Politics at The Times and held an editorial position at HuffPost.
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