Andy Alford is The Texas Tribune’s next director of editorial recruitment, training and career development

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Andy Alford, the current managing editor of the Austin American-Statesman and one of Texas’ most respected news leaders, will join The Texas Tribune in March as director of editorial recruitment, training and career development.

In a column announcing her appointment, Editor in Chief Sewell Chan wrote: "Andy will bring a wealth of experience to our newsroom, as well as a passion for fostering collaboration and growth. She understands the profound changes that are reshaping the news business. She puts people first and is committed to advancing the careers of journalists at all levels. She knows that the first job of a leader is to help others succeed."

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