Moss named CEO of Stephens Media

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Veteran newspaper executive Ed Moss has been named chief executive officer of Stephens Media, parent company of the Las Vegas Review-Journal and 75 weekly and daily newspapers in nine states.

Moss, who most recently was president and CEO of the Denver Post, will replace Michael Ferguson on Dec. 2.

Moss previously served as president and publisher of the San Diego Union-Tribune, and was president of the Los Angeles Newspaper Group, parent of the Los Angeles Daily News and Long Beach Press-Telegram.

Stephens Media Chairman Warren Stephens praised Moss, saying he "brings a wealth of talent to the company and will spearhead (its) increasing digital efforts."

The Review-Journal reports Ferguson has served in various positions with Stephens Media and its predecessor, Donrey Media Group, since 1968.

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Before becoming chief executive officer in 2010, Ferguson had been chief operating officer since 1999. He's stepping down and leaving the Las Vegas-based company.

The shift in leadership comes a couple of months after the signing of a nonbinding letter of intent to dissolve the joint operating agreement that has the Review-Journal print and distribute the Las Vegas Sun as a special section.

Both parties have said they expect the dissolution agreement to be finalized by the end of the year.