Feder: Kirk quits Chicago Sun-Times to join Tribune parent company, tronc

Jim Kirk, the veteran journalist and media executive who led the Chicago Sun-Times through five of its most tumultuous and challenging years, resigned Friday as publisher and editor-in-chief to join Chicago Tribune parent company tronc. Kirk, 52, was named senior vice president of strategic initiatives for troncx, the digital content and commerce division of tronc. He will report to Tim Knight, president of troncx and former CEO of Wrapports LLC, previous owner of the Sun-Times. For the full report, visit robertfeder.com.