Herald-Banner Publications/CNHI seeks a reporter

Herald-Banner Publications is looking for an eager J-school grad (or soon-to-be grad) or even a still-wet-behind-the-ears reporter who’s ready for bigger responsibilities with an eye on advancing your career long-term. The right candidate for this position is a go-getter wanting to take ownership of their beat for a pair of weeklies on the eastern side […]

Oklahoma paper appoints Childers publisher

The following was sent out from Editor & Publisher: Crystal Childers, general manager of The Duncan (Oklahoma) Banner, has been promoted to publisher of the newspaper. A Duncan native, Childers joined the Banner in 2013 as an advertising representative. She moved up to advertising department manager in 2017 and to general manager in 2020. Lisa […]

CNHI appoints Jake Winfrey Alabama group sports editor

The following excerpt was sent out from cullmantimes.com: Jake Winfrey, sports editor of The Cullman Times, has been named CNHI’s Alabama group sports editor. Just in time for football season, the newly created position became effective this month. In his expanded role, Winfrey will share his award-winning reporting, photography and editing experience with The News […]

CNHI’s Alabama papers name Mayer general manager-editor

The following excerpt was sent out from Editor & Publisher: Tom Mayer, editor of CNHI’s Alabama newspapers, including The Cullman Times, The News Courier in Athens and St. Clair News-Aegis in Pell City, has been named general manager-editor of the group. The assignment became effective Monday, Aug. 7. Mayer succeeds Alabama group publisher Katherine Miller, […]

CNHI-owned Oklahoma paper names Funk editor and publisher

The following excerpt was sent out from Editor & Publisher: Jeff Funk, retired publisher of the Enid (Oklahoma) News & Eagle, has returned to the newspaper as publisher and editor, effective immediately. He replaces Cindy Allen, who retired a week ago from both positions to spend more time with her family. She succeeded Funk as […]

CNHI Pennsylvania papers name Sorg publisher

The following excerpt was sent out from Editor & Publisher: Sharon Sorg, a regional executive for CNHI, LLC — the parent company of The Daily Item and The Danville News  — has been named the publisher of the two newspapers in Sunbury, Pennsylvania. Sorg is the publisher of three daily newspapers in Pennsylvania, one in […]

Kentucky paper names Walker publisher

The following excerpt was sent out from richmondregister.com: Mark Walker, a veteran Kentucky newspaper executive, has been appointed publisher of the Richmond Register. He succeeds Gary Tyler, who served as the newspaper’s manager and publisher for five years. “I am looking forward to working with the great staff at the Richmond Register,” said Walker. “Everyone […]

CNHI seeks an editor

CNHI is searching for an editor to oversee its newsroom in Greenville, Texas. The editor is responsible for news and opinion content for our print and digital platforms, magazine and other niche publications. Applicants need a collaborative newsroom management style, a passion for local news, strong editing and writing skills, and the ability to drive significant […]

States Newsroom names Stecklein EIC for Oklahoma branch

States Newsroom has tapped Janelle Stecklein to serve as editor-in-chief of its new Oklahoma news center. Recently, she was at CNHI, where she held the posts of Oklahoma state reporter and Capitol bureau chief. Stecklein’s tweet reads: “I’ll miss working with CNHI’s amazing team of editors and reporters, but I can’t wait to begin a […]

Downard named reporter at new news outlet

Whitney Downard has joined the new News from the States outlet in Indiana as a reporter. Recently, she was a statehouse reporter for CNHI’s Indiana papers. CNHI provides local news, offering a wide range of print and digital products in 22 states. Previously, Downard reported for The Meridian Star and was a staff writer at […]