New York Times plans to give new writer a chance

It's nice to see the New York Times giving a break to someone trying to make a start in journalism. It'll give heart to everyone who is currently hoping to find a way to make a living writing.

Who have they hired? Why, some chap called Bono Vox, whose only major writing gig so far has been blogging for the FT. Oh, and editing The Independent and... didn't he do Vanity Fair a while back?

It's great to see the NYT giving a platform to someone without a voice.

[Thanks, James M]