New York Times names first social media editor

The New York Times named Jennifer Preston to be their first social media editor. Their job is to: " concentrate full-time on expanding the use of social media networks and publishing platforms to improve New York Times journalism and deliver it to readers."

She will also "help us get comfortable with the techniques, share best practices and guide us on how to more effectively engage a larger share of the audience on sites like Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, Flickr, Digg and more" She will also have to constantly be aware of developments in social media.

Newspapers sadly are starting to not be seen as much on paper and more on people's screens.

Information from: http://www.guardian.co.uk/media/pda/2009/may/26/new-york-times-twitter