Jane Hirt Named Editor of RedEye

Posted on October 28, 2005

Chicago Tribune has named Joe Knowles associate managing editor/design and graphics, effective October 7. In his new role, Knowles will guide the newspaper's graphics and lively design department. Previously, Knowles served as co-editor of RedEye, a commuter newspaper for Chicago. Jane Hirt has been named sole editor of RedEye, effective October 7. Previously, Hirt was a founding co-editor of the tabloid, launched in October 2002. As editor, Hirt will be responsible for RedEye's content and design and will supervise the newspaper's editorial staff.