Chet Czarniak Named Executive Editor, Content Distribution and Programming for USA TODAY

MCLEAN, Va., Sept. 9 /PRNewswire/ -- USA TODAY announced Chet Czarniak, formerly network managing editor of USA TODAY, has been named executive editor, content distribution and programming. Czarniak will be responsible for content distribution and programming for USA TODAY's print, online and mobile news and information platforms.

"Chet's experience at USA TODAY in both the print and online newsrooms make him an excellent choice for this new position.  His new role will ensure that content will flow efficiently from the newsroom to all of our platforms," said John Hillkirk, editor of USA TODAY.

Czarniak joined USA TODAY in 1983 as a reporter in the Sports section of the newspaper. He later held positions as assignment editor and special projects editor. He moved to USATODAY.com as sports editor in 1999. He was named online managing editor in 2000 and oversaw the day-to-day operation and staff of the website before and during the merger with the print newsroom. He was named network managing editor in 2008.

Prior to joining USA TODAY, Czarniak held positions at Gannett News Service and the Valley News Dispatch in Tarentum, Penn. He is a graduate of Duquesne University where he earned a bachelor of arts degree in journalism.

USA TODAY is a multi-platform news and information media company. Founded in 1982, USA TODAY's mission is to serve as a forum for better understanding and unity to help make the USA truly one nation. Today, through its newspaper, website and mobile platforms, USA TODAY connects readers and engages the national conversation. USA TODAY, the nation's number one newspaper in print circulation with an average of more than 1.8 million daily, and USATODAY.com, an award-winning newspaper website  launched in 1995, reach a combined 5.9 million readers daily. USA TODAY is a leader in mobile applications with more than five million downloads on mobile devices.  The USA TODAY brand also includes USA TODAY Education and USA TODAY Sports Weekly. USA TODAY is owned by Gannett Co., Inc. (NYSE: GCI).

SOURCE USA TODAY

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