John Cook has been named temporary executive editor of Gawker Media.
Cook takes the position after Tommy Craggs resigned over CEO Nick Denton’s removal of a scandalizing post earlier this month.
In a memo obtained by TheWrap, Cook said: “My agenda is: A Summer of Peace. Stability. Quiet.”
He will leave his current post as executive editor of investigations while he serves as executive editor.
Cook, who returned to Gawker earlier this year after being with First Look Media for eight months, made it clear he will be in charge of all editorial decisions.
“While I’m in this role, I’ll have ultimate authority over any editorial staffing and personnel matters, in consultation with Nick and [President Heather Dietrick].”