Gannett taps VanEgeren to work at Wisconsin paper
Freelancer Jessica VanEgeren has joined Gannett as its local government and social justice/equity editor. She will be based at the Appleton Post-Crescent. Previously, she was an associate editor/reporter at Up North News. She was also a politics/state government reporter at The Capital Times. She was also departments editor at In Business Magazine. She was also […]
Gannett seeks a business reporter in South Jersey
Seeking an enterprise reporter to help cover Burlington County and report on issues related to business and the economy in the South Jersey region, with the position based in our Westampton, NJ office. We want a storyteller with keen observational skills and the ability to navigate data trends and develop sources. This reporter will be expected to spend time […]
Stockler joins Gannett as government accountability reporter
Asher Stockler has joined Iohud.com at Gannett as a government accountability reporter. Previously, Stockler was a staff writer at Newsweek. He also works freelance for The Intercept, Vox, ThinkProgress, and other outlets. Stockler was also interim digital editor, The Takeaway at WNYC Radio. He was also federal policy reporter at MSNBC and a producer at […]
USA Today taps Orsi in top editorial roles
The USA Today Network has appointed Jennifer Orsi as executive editor of the Sarasota Herald-Tribune and Florida regional editor, overseeing 18 Gannett-owned daily newspapers in the state. Currently, Orsi is the director of marketing content and communications at Carillon Tower Advisers, an asset management company. Her new role begins Jul. 26. Orsi is a veteran […]
Arizona Republic appoints Ford to investigative team on its website
Andrew Ford has joined the investigative team at azcentral, The Arizona Republic’s digital home. He comes from Gannett | USA Today Network where he has worked as a reporter producing investigative pieces for Asbury Park Press and The Record (Bergen County). He was also a local reporting network reporter at ProPublica and a breaking news […]
Veteran journalist Curry appointed news director of Rockford Register Star
The Rockford Register Star has appointed Corina Curry as its news director. Curry has been with the newspaper for the past 22 years working as a reporter covering everything from crime and courts to city government and education. She has also focused on watchdog journalism and investigative reporting. In her new role, Curry replaces Mark Baldwin […]
Courier Journal taps Gannett veteran Irby-Jones as its top editor
The Louisville Courier Journal has appointed Mississippi native and Gannett veteran Mary Irby-Jones as its top editor. Irby-Jones succeeds editor Rick Green and will begin her new role on March 15. Previously, she was a top editor at the Gannet-owned Clarion Ledger and Hattiesburg American. Irby-Jones says: “The Courier Journal has a long, well-deserved reputation […]
Gannett appoints Hegde as an independent director
Gannett has named Vinayak Hegde as an independent director to the company’s board of directors. Hegde took his post on Feb. 15. “We are excited to welcome Vinayak to our Board,” said Michael Reed, chairman and CEO, Gannett. “He brings significant digital and operational experience to our Board, which will be highly valuable to both […]
Gannett, McClatchy partner to offer local reach for national advertisers
Gannett and McClatchy, two of the most acclaimed local media companies, with deep roots in over 300 local communities, are offering national brands the ability to connect seamlessly and more meaningfully with local audiences across a vast multi-channel network. Under the partnership, advertisers will be able to reach two-thirds of the top local media markets […]
Green named Press Democrat executive editor, Sonoma Media chief content officer
Richard A. Green has been appointed the new executive editor of The Press Democrat and chief content officer of parent company Sonoma Media Investments. Previously, he was editor at The Courier Journal. As executive editor, Green succeeds Cathy Barnett, who retired in December after a 44-year career. Green will also take on a more strategic role […]
