Facebook has hired Campbell Brown of CNN to lead its News Partnerships team

Brown’s announcement comes amid considerable criticism about the prevalence of fake news on Facebook, the bias of its “trending topics” team, and questionable censorship choices. But even as the news veteran enters the world of Silicon Valley, Facebook executives have stressed that Brown will not serve as an editor in chief at Facebook. Indeed, the New York Times reports, she won’t be involved in content decisions at all.

Instead, she’ll act as an intermediary between news sources and Facebook.

“I grew up in journalism. It has been the most defining part of my professional life,” Brown continued. “Covering the news with honesty and integrity is something that matters deeply to me, and I have always felt that journalism is more than just a job.” But as journalism undergoes a “massive transformation,” (with Facebook at its forefront), Brown made note of “enormous challenges for journalists [that come] with great opportunities.”

She concluded, “Being given the chance to work on these complex issues with an industry full of people I care so much about is thrilling for me. I am really looking forward to joining this team, and can’t wait to get started. ”