Los Angeles Times Names Nicco Mele Deputy Publisher - Quick Facts

(RTTNews) - The Los Angeles Times, part of Tribune Publishing Co. (TPUB), said digital pioneer Nicco Mele has been appointed deputy publisher. He will join the company in January 2015 and report directly to Austin Beutner, Times publisher and CEO.

In his position as deputy publisher, Mele will focus on content, revenue, product and audience development for all of The Times' products and services.

This includes ensuring that existing digital products and services are growing, developing new business opportunities and launching new products and services while looking for acquisition opportunities in the digital space.