Wright named editor of Daily Mail

The Nevada Daily Mail announces that editorial assistant Nick Wright will be moving to the editor’s position effective June 1.

Wright began his career in journalism in 1999 working as a photographer for multiple papers and wire agencies in the Dallas, Texas, area. Eventually working his way to photo editor at a daily paper there.

He moved to Nevada and served as editorial assistant for the Daily Mail from 2003-2005 before moving to Independence, Kan., to work as photography editor. His work has been published worldwide, including the cover of Time magazine.

He moved back to Nevada in 2009 and had been taking a break from journalism when he was offered the editorial assistant position again at the Daily Mail in November 2016.

“I’m a storyteller,” said Wright. “I look forward to being able to help tell the stories of the people of Nevada and Vernon County.”

Ralph Pokorny, who served as Nevada Daily Mail editor from 2013-2017 and is a 20 year veteran of the Nevada Daily Mail, has chosen to step down and work fewer hours. He has moved to the Assistant Editor position. He will continue to cover Nevada R-5, provide church, senior, opinion pages and photography as well as assist Wright in his role.