National Geographic has fired the editor of its award-winning website—the same month that it collected a Magazine of the Year award recognizing its print and digital success.
Rob Covey was hired in 2007 by Chris Johns, editor in chief of the magazine and a longtime friend of Covey's. He started as the site’s managing editor and creative director and rose to senior vice president of online content and design. Covey and Johns kept a close working relationship despite working for separate operating units, and Covey’s sudden departure has raised some questions internally about how closely the magazine and site will be tied in the future.
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