• by Ray Schultz , September 22, 2024

Gannett has named Caren Bohan as editor in chief of USA Today.

Bohan had served in the role on an interim basis since July, when Terence Samuel stepped down as editor in chief. 

“Caren has excelled in the interim role, and I’m thrilled to appoint her as editor in chief of USA Today where she will continue the important work of providing essential journalism across the nation – especially during this critical election year,” says Monica Richardson, senior vice president, USA Today, to whom Bohan will report. “It is especially meaningful to elevate a leader from our talented newsroom to drive our growth and innovation as we invigorate the USA Today brand.”

When Samuel left, the company said it would conduct a national search for a replacement. 

Bohan joined USA Today in 2018 as Washington editor, and then served as deputy Washington bureau chief, managing editor for politics and executive editor for politics. 

“I am honored to lead the incredibly talented team of journalists at USA Today,” Bohan says. “From our reporting on big breaking news events to the brilliant coverage of the 2024 Paris Olympics, we’ve seen big successes in growing our audience.”