“For over 40 years, Jill has been a trailblazer for women in journalism, and brings an unparalleled knowledge of the relationship between politics and the media in the U.S.,” Lee Glendinning, editor of Guardian US, said in a statement. “We’re delighted to add her experience, depth and gravitas to our distinct take on this fascinating election.”[Jill Abramson, Former New York Times Editor, to Write Guardian Column, By Ravi Somaiya, March 28, 2016]According to the Times, Abramson was a “polarizing and mercurial” manager who rubbed people in the newsroom the wrong way. That's why the Times fired her. [Times Ousts Jill Abramson as Executive Editor, Elevating Dean Baquet, By David Carr And Ravi Somaiya, May 14, 2014]
Here's a brief summary of her NYT career from the Media Research Center: