Mediagazer: Marc Duvoisin named L.A. Times managing editor (Los Angeles Times)

7:20 PM ET, August 9, 2012

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Los Angeles Times:

Marc Duvoisin named L.A. Times managing editor — A message to the newsroom from Editor Davan Maharaj: — I'm pleased to announce that Marc Duvoisin is the new managing editor of the Los Angeles Times. — As you know, this announcement is a long time coming.

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Emma Hall / AdAge:

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