The Wall Street Journal has tabbed Emma Tucker as its new top editor, becoming the first female editor in the history of the storied publication.
Tucker, 56, has served as the editor of The Sunday Times in London. The Times, like The Wall Street Journal, is owned by Rupert Murdoch-controlled News Corp. She will step into the role previously held by Matt Murray, who oversaw the digital growth of the brand during his tenure.
Tucker will begin her new role at February 1st, working with Murray during a transitional phase until March 1st.
According to a report from The New York Times, Murray and News Corp. executives clashed at times over the editorial direction of the outlet. In the report, Murray’s skepticism of the Hunter Biden laptop story was a sticking point of the two parties, which News Corp outlet The New York Post reported on heavily. Murdoch also reportedly raised concerns about the Journal’s objectivity after coverage of the murder of George Floyd.
“She will take over at a time of unprecedented volatility in the world on virtually every front — a time for The Journal to continue to double down on our core and on our unique role in society: delivering in-depth, insightful coverage of the business world and beyond,” The Wall Street Journal Publisher Almar Latour told employees in a memo announcing the move.
