Colorado weekly paper to shut for indefinite period
The following excerpt was sent out from The Colorado Sun: A weekly alternative newspaper in Colorado Springs is suspending publication and “going dark” amid overwhelming debt, with the hope that it may return in February. The final issue of the Colorado Springs Independent, known to readers as “The Indy,” will be published Dec. 27, putting […]
Houston Chronicle taps Sewing as news columnist
The Houston Chronicle has appointed Joy Sewing to the post of news columnist, a role in which she will report on topics, including social justice, politics, education, health care and inequity. Sewing will be the first Black columnist in the newsroom’s 122-year history. Since August 2020, she has been a culture columnist covering Houston culture, […]
Breaking news reporter Oshin departs the Hill
Olafimihan Oshin, a breaking news reporter at The Hill, has left. His post on X/Twitter reads: “After more than 2 1/2 years, and over 2,000 articles published, my time at The Hill (@thehill) has come to an end. Want to give a thank you to all of the editors that I had and to the […]
Time exex editor Macsai takes on an expanded role
Time executive editor Dan Macsai has been upped from his post of vice president, Time Events, to chief events officer. Under Macsai’s leadership, more people have interacted with Time in person that at any other point in its history. During his more than decade career at Time, he has held the posts of senior editor, […]
Clary swaps Union-Tribune for NY Times
David Clary, quality editor at the San Diego Union-Tribune, is set to depart after more than two decades. Clary had joined the Union-Tribune in 2002 as A1 editor. He then took on the post of news editor. In his new role, he will join The New York Times’ print news hub as a senior staff […]
Time promotes Conniff to deputy editor
Kelly Conniff, senior executive editor at Time, has been appointed deputy editor. Time editor-in-chief Sam Jacobs said: “In this role, Kelly will be my partner in making the day-to-day and strategic decisions for our journalism and lead editorial relationships across the business. “Working with me, Kelly will lead the staff to ensure we deliver high […]
Providence TV station hires Perik as reporter
John Perik has joined WJAR-TV, an NBC-affiliate in Providence, Rhode Island, as a reporter. Previously, he interned at the TV station from June 2022 to August 2022. Recently, Perik held the posts of Friday day reporter, social media director, “CitrusTV Now” anchor, assignment editor, senior reporter and news anchor at Citrus TV. He interned at […]
Veteran WaPo education writer Anderson set to depart
Nick Anderson, a higher education writer at The Washington Post is set to leave after more than 18 years. He wrote on X/Twitter: “I’m leaving The Washington Post at the end of this month. Nineteen years ago I came to The Post and reinvented myself as an education writer. Now, it’s time for another new […]
Fox News appoints Rivera Washington correspondent
Fox News Channel has tapped Madeleine Rivera to serve as a Washington-based correspondent. She will begin her new role on Jan. 2. Since April 2021, Rivera has been a correspondent for the network’s affiliate news service Fox News Edge. Previously, she was a multimedia reporter and campaign embed. In this role, she covered President Biden’s […]
Yahoo Sports seeks a senior editor, audience engagement
The Senior Editor, Audience Engagement’s primary responsibilities will include the curation and optimization of Yahoo Sports and affiliate content, including articles, blogs and video, within the desktop, mobile web and app feeds. In addition, this individual will also be responsible for crafting and sending push notifications, or alerts, to different sports fan lists throughout their […]
