By Barbara Ortutay, Technology Writer
NEW YORK (AP) --Jack Dorsey would have to give up his post at Square if he's to become CEO of Twitter.
The company he helped found and now leads on an interim basis said Monday that it is only considering candidates who can make a "full-time commitment to Twitter."
Dorsey was named interim CEO after Dick Costolo stepped down effective July 1 amid criticism over Twitter's disappointing financial performance and share price decline. Costolo had been Twitter's CEO for five years and led the company through a successful stock market debut in 2013. But Twitter has yet to make a profit and there are concerns about its ability to grow its user base.
Peter Currie, chair of Twitter's search committee, says the company is looking for a "bold thinker and proven leader."
While some analysts expect Dorsey to be hired to the permanent post, this would mean giving up his job at Square, the payments startup, and Dorsey has not indicated that he would do this. He said in June when he accepted the CEO post that he will continue to lead Square.
"We have built a very strong company from top to bottom, and I am as committed as ever to its continued success," Dorsey said in a statement on June 11.
Jean Smart, Ariana Grande, Michael Keaton among hosts for “SNL” season 50
Fresh off her Emmys win, Jean Smart will kick off the landmark 50th season of "Saturday Night Live."
NBC on Thursday announced the lineup of hosts for the season, which premieres Sept. 28. Joining Smart on the first show will be Jelly Roll as the musical act. He was also at the Emmys, singing during the ceremony's in memoriam segment.
It will be Smart's first time hosting "SNL."
Comedian Nate Bargatze will host on Oct. 5, with Coldplay as the musical guest.
Ariana Grande will host Oct. 12, with musical guest Stevie Nicks.
"Beetlejuice" star Michael Keaton will host on Oct. 19, the last show before Halloween, and Billie Eilish will be that night's musical guest.
The host on Nov. 2 will be "SNL" alum John Mulaney, with breakout sensation Chappell Roan as the music guest.
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