Latest efforts to get WSJ’s Gershkovich released

Brian Stelter writes for The Daily Beast about Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich, currently jailed in a Russian prison. Stelter writes, “Other key players behind the scenes have included Journal publisher and Dow Jones CEO Almar Latour; Dow Jones EVP and general counsel Jay Conti; chief digital editor for international Gráinne McCarthy; and standards and ethics editor Emma […]

The Economist taps Lankes as its Brazil correspondent

The Economist has named Ana Lankes to be its Brazil correspondent. She has been its Latin America correspondent. She covers politics, economics, and society in South America. Previously she was the paper’s Argentina and Chile correspondent, based in Buenos Aires. She has also worked for the New York Times and has been interviewed by the BBC World […]

The Times appoints Wilson commissioning editor

The Times has tapped Sidonie Wilson to serve as a commissioning editor for The Times Weekend. In her new role, Wilson will edit the food and gardening pages, and will work across fitness, wellness, food and beverage, travel, trends and various shopping pages. She joined the Times in March 2021 as an editorial assistant. She […]

CBC hires Hempel as reporter/editor

Rosanna Hempel has joined CBC as a reporter and editor. She wrote on X/Twitter: “Very glad to continue sharing stories from this province. For story ideas and tips > rosanna.hempel@cbc.ca.” Recently Hempel was at Global News, where she held the posts of producer and video journalist. She interned at and freelanced for Winnipeg Free Press. […]

Comfort takes on new role at BBC

Andy Comfort, acting news editor for BBC Radio Humberside, has been named senior journalist team manager for the Hull Local Story Team. Comfort joined the broadcaster in April 1995. He has worked as a senior presenter for BBC Radio Humberside and as a senior broadcast journalist and presenter. He also served as a breakfast show […]

New Statesman appoints Eaton senior editor, politics

The New Statesman has tapped George Eaton to serve as a senior editor, politics. He will begin in January. Eaton has been with the New Statesman for 15 years, serving as a staff writer, political editor, deputy editor, assistant editor and senior editor. Eaton worked as a graduate trainee at PoliticsHome after graduating from the […]

Future appoints Becket news editor of Cycling Weekly

Future has tapped Adam Becket to serve as a news editor of Cycling Weekly. Recently, he was a senior news and features writer at the title and held the post of digital staff writer. He joined Future in March 2020 as a staff writer for Procycling Magazine. He was also a digital fellow on the politics […]

Thorpe departs Reach plc for BBC

George Thorpe, breaking news content editor at Reach plc titles including Bristol Live and Dorset Live, is set to depart at the end of the year. The move follows as Reach cuts back, which has led to 450 people being let go. Thorpe said: “I’m really excited to be moving over to the BBC and […]

Politico health care reporter Furlong departs

Ashleigh Furlong, a health care reporter at Politico, has left. She wrote on X/Twitter: “I’ve loved working with some of the smartest, most collaborative journalists out there and I’m incredibly grateful to the sources who’ve shared their time and insights with me over the last four years. Details on the next adventure in 2024!” Previously, […]

FT names Ross its acting international economy news editor

The Financial Times has named Alice Ross its acting international economy news editor. She has been a deputy news editor at the paper and is currently on book leave. Ross has held a range of roles across the FT including deputy news editor, editor of “Trade Secrets,” editor of FT Wealth, Frankfurt bureau chief, currencies correspondent and […]