Arkansas NBC affiliate hires Fletcher as online content reporter
Lydia Fletcher will join KNWA-TV Ch. 51, an NBC-affiliate in Rogers, Ark., as an online content reporter. Her post on X/Twitter reads: “You won’t see me on TV, but I’ll be writing the articles further explaining what’s happening in Northwest Arkansas and The River Valley.” Previously, Fletcher interned at Tulsa World Media Company, part of […]
NBC News Digital appoints Wollner deputy politics editor
Adam Wollner will join NBC News’ digital team as deputy politics editor to cover the 2024 political campaign, and to organize coverage of down-ballot races. Wollner will begin on Dec. 4. He will join from The Messenger, where he has been a White House editor covering President Joe Biden’s White House and the re-election campaign. […]
Connecticut paper to shutter due to financial constraints
The following excerpt was sent out from nbcconnecticut.com: After trying to buck a national trend of media closures and downsizing, a small Connecticut newspaper founded earlier this year with Ralph Nader’s help has succumbed to financial problems and will be shutting down. An oversight board voted Monday to close the Winsted Citizen, a broadsheet that […]
Former Boston Globe journalist launches Plymouth-based nonprofit news outlet
Mark Pothier, a veteran Boston Globe journalist, who worked at the newsroom for more than 22 years, has debuted a new nonprofit news organization The Plymouth Independent. Pothier wrote: “I began my career as a journalist in Plymouth in the 1980s, serving as executive editor of the Old Colony Memorial and a group of other […]
Irish News hires Sherrard editor
The Irish News has hired Chris Sherrard as an editor. Recently, he was at Reach plc, where he worked for more than eight years. At Reach plc, Sherrard held the posts of editor, editor-in-chief and, audience and content director. He also served as editor of the Daily Mirror. He was a night editor and digital […]
BBC News names Ponniah head of digital news for North America
Kevin Ponniah, senior news editor for Digital Live at BBC News, has been tapped to serve as head of digital news for North America. As reported: “He will be responsible for all US and Canada digital news reporting across BBC platforms, leading on developing BBC News’ offering on BBC.com and working closely with BBC Studios, the BBC’s commercial arm, on […]
CNN seeks a Newsource writer/producer
CNN is looking for a Writer/Producer to join the CNN Newsource team in Atlanta! Your Role Accountabilities… A Newsource Writer/Producer must be skilled in crafting broadcast ready scripts that are accurate and conversational. This person is expected to write a variety of news scripts including lead-ins, vo’s, tags, etc. for more than 1,100 CNN affiliates […]
Talking Biz News Today – Nov. 28, 2023
Some of Tuesday’s top business news stories: The Associated Press New Google geothermal electricity project could be a milestone for clean energy, by Jennifer McDermott Cyber Monday marks the year’s biggest online shopping day, and one more chance to save on gifts, by Haleluya Hadero CNN Sports Illustrated deletes articles published under fake author names […]
McClatchy seeks a senior reporter/editor, The Merced Sun-Star
The Merced Sun-Star is looking for a senior reporter to spearhead news coverage in Merced County and to supervise a team of reporters. This position is remote work from home in Merced. The ideal candidate is someone who exhibits a passion for public accountability journalism and has the news judgment to discern the issues, motivations […]
Modesto Bee seeks an opinion writer/editor
We are looking for an Opinion editor and writer at the Modesto Bee who can be part of McClatchy’s California opinion team that provides urgent, reported local and state commentary. We want a digital-first journalist who can effect change, break news, and elevate diverse perspectives in our communities. Success in this position requires being at […]
