The Independent taps O’Connor to serve as music editor
Roisin O’Connor, a culture news and music editor at The Independent, has taken on the role of music editor. O’Connor has been with The Independent for more than nine years. She joined in July 2014 as a social media assistant and was later appointed music correspondent. She freelanced for Time Out and interned at Uncut […]
London’s Country and Town House mag hires Kellett as travel ed at large
Francisca Kellett will join Country and Town House Magazine in London as travel editor-at-large. Previously, she was a travel editor for Tatler at Condé Nast Britain. Prior to joining Condé Nast in October 2012, Kellett was a digital travel editor at the Telegraph Media Group. She freelanced for various outlets, including The Daily and Sunday […]
Former Union-Tribune ed/pub Light honored on 2023 Tijuana Walk of Fame
The following excerpt was sent out from The San Diego Union-Tribune: Jeff Light, former editor and publisher of The San Diego Union-Tribune [along with San Diego County Supervisor Nora Vargas] were inducted last week into the 2023 Tijuana Walk of Fame. Along with eight other inductees, they were recognized as influential people who have excelled […]
Quad-City Times names Kinnicutt multimedia editor
The Quad-City Times in Davenport, Iowa has promoted Grace Kinnicutt to the post of multimedia editor. Recently, she served as a municipal reporter. Prior to joining the Iowa-based newspaper, Kinnicutt interned at Capitol News Illinois. Kinnicutt has a bachelor’s degree in journalism from Illinois State University, where she worked at the student newspaper The Vidette. […]
The Athletic appoints Stallman editor-at-large
Jason Stallman will join The Athletic on Dec. 4 as editor-at-large. As per the Times: “Jason will help oversee the overall quality and integrity of our journalism across the newsroom, while spearheading projects and lines of coverage that impact multiple sports. He will also launch initiatives aimed at the biggest moments on the sports calendar. […]
Condé Nast Traveler appoints Ortile editor and columnist for print and digital
Condé Nast Traveler has hired Matt Ortile as an editor and columnist for print and digital. Recently, he was at Catapult Magazine in New York, where he worked as a managing editor, and then as executive editor. Ortile has held the posts of education and culture coordinator, global social media strategist, Philippines editor and global […]
NY Times appoints Branch domestic correspondent
New York Times sports reporter John Branch has been tapped to serve as a domestic correspondent. In his new role, he will be contributing across the Times’ desks. Recently, Branch has also contributed to the Times’ Climate, National, Styles and Magazine sections. He also participated in multimedia projects for Graphics. Prior to joining the Times […]
D.C. Telemundo station appoints Llargués news director
The following was sent out from Media Moves: Daniela Llargués has been elevated to news director of Telemundo 44 in Washington, D.C. She replaces Janette Luviano, who left the station earlier this year. Prior to her promotion, Llargués was assistant news director. And previously, executive producer. Llargués has been at the station for the past 8 […]
Miami’s CBS local stations business appoints Fernández VP/news director
The following was sent out from Media Moves: Miguel Fernández has been named vice president and news director at CBS News’ local stations businesses in Miami. He’ll oversee the news department for WFOR-TV (CBS 4), WBFS-TV (Ind., Channel 33), the CBS News Miami streaming channel and CBSNewsMiami.com, effective October 24. He takes on the new […]
Former WSJ exec Lewis named CEO and pub of WaPo
The Washington Post has tapped veteran executive William Lewis to serve as CEO and publisher. He will take office on Jan. 2, and succeed outgoing interim CEO Patty Stonesifer. Commenting on his new role, Lewis said: “The Washington Post is a premier global media publisher of record, known for its 145-year-old history of unflinching journalism, […]
