Alexander Makes Debut as WaPo Ombudsman

Andy Alexander made his debut as ombudsman in today’s WaPo. Alexander was previously the Cox bureau chief and replaces Deborah Howell.

In his first piece, Alexander promises to read every email, listen to every call and be a “translator” for readers, explaining news-gathering to the public and conveying readers’ concerns to the newsroom. “If I do my job well, readers will be empowered, and The Post will be more accountable, trusted and essential.”

After the jump, Alexander’s memo to WaPo staff, circulated the end of last week.

Before my first column appears Sunday, I wanted to take a minute to introduce myself as the new ombudsman … and to seek your help.

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