Vox Media Editorial Director Lockhart Steele was abruptly fired on Thursday forย unspecified acts of misconduct.
“Lockhart Steele was terminated effective immediately. Lock admitted engaging in conduct that is inconsistent with our core values and is not tolerated at Vox Media,” Fay Sliger, a company spokesperson, told TheWrap.
“Vox Media is committed to fostering a safe and welcoming community, and appreciates those who have been willing to speak up and share information during the course of this investigation,” she added.
Vox Media CEO Jim Bankoff broke the news to staff members on Thursday in a slack “Ask me anything.”
It remains unclear what conduct ran afoul of the company’s values.