Daily News Vet Crosses Over to amNewYork

From deputy digital editor to EIC.

AMNewYork_1_26Robert Shields had been with the New York Daily News for a long time. To be exact, since 1997.

But after that long run as deputy night editor, assistant news editor and deputy digital editor, the 44-year-old Shields is crossing over to amNewYork to become the rival paper’s editor in chief. From today’s announcement:

“I’m thrilled Bob Shields is joining the talented amNewYork team,” said Debby Krenek, Newsday editorial director and senior vice president digital media. “He is a seasoned journalist who will build on the strong foundation of Manhattan’s highest daily circulation newspaper.”

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