'Ask A Mexican' New Managing Editor of OC Weekly

Gustavo Arellano, author of the popular ‘Ask A Mexican’ column, is being promoted to Managing Editor of the OC Weekly, where he had been working as a staff writer.

LA Observed has the memo from editor-in-chief Ted Kissell:

From: Ted Kissell
Sent: Thu 8/26/2010 3:39 PM
To: OC Editorial
Subject: Personnel Announcement: Managing Editor

Everyone —

I’m happy to announce that Staff Writer Gustavo Arellano has accepted the position of Managing Editor of OC Weekly. The change won’t be effective immediately; he’ll assume his new duties on or around the first of October.

And yes, in case you’re wondering, this does mean that a Staff Writer position has opened up. If you know of any good candidates, please send them my way.

Congratulations, Gustavo!

— Ted