CTV News video journalist Samson departs
Alyson Samson, a video journalist at CTV News has left. She had joined in September 2020. Samson’s post on X/Twitter reads: “I’ll be starting a new job outside of media in January. A really exciting opportunity came knocking and I’m really looking forward to it! Thanks for letting me tell your stories for a decade […]
Reader’s Digest Canada to shutter after 76 years
The following excerpt was sent out from The Globe and Mail: For three-quarters of a century, Reader’s Digest has been a staple in doctor’s offices, waiting rooms and – let’s be honest here – bathrooms. It was a distinct and unique publication in the magazine world, recognizable not only because of its diminutive dime-store-novel size, […]
Talking Biz News Today – Dec. 12, 2023
Some of Tuesday’s top business news stories: The Associated Press Epic Games wins antitrust lawsuit against Google over barriers to its Android app store, by Michael Liedtke Speculation about eventual rate cuts is rising, but Fed is set to leave interest rates unchanged, by Christopher Rugaber CNN Microsoft to include labor unions in discussions on […]
NY Times promotes Martínez to deputy editor in Seoul
The New York Times has appointed Andrés R. Martínez to deputy editor of a new breaking news hub in Seoul. The Times reports: “In this new dual role, he will report jointly to the editors of Live and Express and supervise our teams in Asia. “Under Andrés’ direction, the Seoul hub will work collaboratively to […]
Univision appoints Zidán co-anchor of late night newscast
The following was sent out from Media Moves: Univision has named Elián Zidán as the new co-anchor of its late night newscast “Edición Nocturna.” He replaces León Krauze, who exited the company in mid-November. Starting tonight, Zidán will co-anchor the 11:35 pm ET/PT newscast with Maity Interiano, who is also his sister-in-law. Zidán was most recently an anchor […]
Fernández named chairman of NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises
The following was sent out from Media Moves: Luis Fernández is making a comeback to Telemundo. Today, he was named Chairman of NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises. He replaces Beau Ferrari, who has led Telemundo network in that capacity for the past three years. Ferrari will transition to senior advisor to César Conde, Chairman of the NBCUniversal News Group, […]
NPR adds two to its States team
The following was sent out from NPR’s chief national editor Ammad Omar: I’m thrilled to announce that Larry Kaplow and Ryland Barton will be joining the National Desk as editors on the States Team, which covers state governments across the country. As you undoubtedly know, Larry has long been NPR’s lead editor on coverage of the Middle East – […]
Elie joins Milwaukee NNS as ME
Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service has hired Tannette Elie as managing editor. In her new role, Elie supervises, coaches, and develops story ideas with reporters, student interns and community volunteers. She said: “I believe the best way for journalists to serve communities of color is to elevate the residents of those communities through powerful storytelling. I […]
Veteran Buffalo News food editor Galarneau launches ‘Four Bites’ website
Andrew Galarneau, food editor at The Buffalo News has launched “Four Bites,” an online platform about food. Galarneau said: “I find myself, every time I turn around, finding another thing that I want to tell people about. I love to celebrate the everyday as well as the things you’ve never heard of before, and everything […]
Standard Examiner seeks a prep sports reporter/coordinator
Be an integral part of the Standard-Examiner, an award-winning daily newspaper in Northern Utah. This reporting position helps plan and produce engaging sports stories of broad, general interest within Ogden, Weber County and surrounding areas. The prep sports reporter/coordinator will become ingrained in the local community, becoming an expert on the nearly 20 high schools […]