NOTUS hires 3 former ‘WaPo’ sports journos, former ESPN feature writer Martenzie Johnson
NOTUS has expanded its sports coverage by hiring four prominent journalists, including former ESPN writer Martenzie Johnson and three ex-Washington Post staffers. This move comes in the wake of the Washington Post's decision to cut its sports desk earlier this year. The new hires aim to deliver in-depth stories and creative storytelling in the D.C. sports market.
- ▪NOTUS has hired four prominent sports journalists to enhance its coverage.
- ▪The hires include former ESPN writer Martenzie Johnson and ex-Washington Post staffers.
- ▪The Washington Post laid off most of its sports section earlier this year.
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| Publication time | Wed, 03 Jun 2026 12:30:07 +0000 |
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