Media Moves

Walrus editor in chief Johnson departs

Jessica Johnson

Jessica Johnson, editor in chief of The Walrus, Canada’s general interest magazine, has left. Her tweet reads:

“I’ve had so many happy memories there and it’s hard to say goodbye. But five years is a long time in the life of a magazine editor, and I’ve had a really good run.

“My departure comes as The Walrus celebrates its 20th anniversary in 2023. I am honoured to have been the steward of this iconic Canadian title. … It has been an extraordinary privilege. It has been an awesome responsibility.”

Johnson has been working freelance since 1997. She contributed to The Globe and Mail, The New Republic, Toronto Life, Reader’s Digest, and Elle. She was also a columnist at The Globe and Mail.

Johnson graduated from the University of British Columbia.

Mariam Ahmed

Recent Posts

CNBC taps Sullivan as “Power Lunch” co-anchor

CNBC senior vice president Dan Colarusso sent out the following on Monday: Before this year comes to…

1 hour ago

Business Insider hires Brooks as standards editor

Business Insider editor in chief Jamie Heller sent out the following on Monday: I'm excited to share…

2 hours ago

Is this the end of CoinDesk as we know it?

Former CoinDesk editorial staffer Michael McSweeney writes about the recent happenings at the cryptocurrency news site, where…

17 hours ago

LinkedIn finance editor Singh departs

Manas Pratap Singh, finance editor for LinkedIn News Europe, has left for a new opportunity…

2 days ago

Washington Post announces start of third newsroom

Washington Post executive editor Matt Murray sent out the following on Friday: Dear All, Over the last…

3 days ago

FT hires Moens to cover competition and tech in Brussels

The Financial Times has hired Barbara Moens to cover competition and tech in Brussels. She will start…

3 days ago