Rao out as Daily Record editor after one month; Jameson leaves WJZ-FM for Detroit

Sameer Rao, named editor of The Daily Record in December, announced on LinkedIn that he has left the legal, business and government news daily after a month in the role.

“I’ve already told many of you about this, but for those who don’t yet know, a major professional update: I’m back on the job hunt!” Rao posted on LinkedIn. “There’s no crazy or controversial or juicy story behind why I left The Daily Record after roughly a month in its top editorial role — some jobs just aren’t the right fit. And especially this year, journalism is way too important for any publication to have the wrong person steering the ship. I hope this inspires anybody reading to know that it’s fine to leave something that isn’t right, to know that it isn’t a mistake or a problem but simply an action to which (I sincerely hope!) we needn’t attach stigma.”

Rao, in main image, had replaced longtime editor Thomas Baden Jr., who retired in June. Rao’s background includes Technical.ly and roles as a legal industry reporter for Law360, arts and entertainment reporter for the Baltimore Sun, culture reporter for Colorlines and neighborhood editor for Philadelphia City Paper.

After a year at WJZ-FM in Baltimore, Scott Jameson, program director of Audacy Sports-Talk WJZ-FM (105.7 The Fan), has left the station for Detroit. According to industry news outlet RAMP, he is returning to Detroit to support his wife’s career – she had been promoted at her medical practice – heading off a difficult commute between the two cities. More in RAMP.