In his role as technology editor, Dube will be responsible for assigning and editing stories, art and interactives on MSNBC.com, which has set the pace for quality online journalism. He will also be in charge of working with staff reporters, columnists and freelancers to generate daily stories and in-depth reports on current events, breaking news and investigative reports from the world of technology. As director of the technology editorial staff, Dube will manage content from wire services and partners and will set the agenda for the site's technology coverage.

Before joining MSNBC.com, Mr. Dube was an award-winning national producer for ABCNEWS.com. In this position Mr. Dube wrote, edited and produced multimedia news stories about technology, business, politics, health, science and U.S. and international affairs.

"Jonathan's experience in both traditional and online journalism is exactly what we were looking for to fill this position. He will be a great asset to the MSNBC.com team," said Merrill Brown, editor in chief of MSNBC.com. "Jonathan's extensive experience as a top-tier multimedia producer with a strong news background is the perfect combination for this position. We expect many new and exciting projects under his leadership."

Prior to his tenure at ABCNEWS.com, Dube was a staff writer for The Charlotte Observer where he covered criminal justice issues in South Carolina.

Mr. Dube is a graduate of Wesleyan University and holds a master's degree in Journalism/New Media from Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism. He will be based in Redmond, WA.

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