Al-Maghafi named international correspondent at BBC Newsnight
BBC News has appointed Nawal Al-Maghafi as an international correspondent for BBC Newsnight, in a new partnership with BBC World Service languages. In her new role, Al-Maghafi will work on international coverage and deliver investigations from around the world. Previously, she was a special correspondent and documentary producer at the BBC. She was also a […]
The Independent promotes Ostlere to deputy sports editor
Lawrence Ostlere, an assistant sports editor at The Independent, has been appointed deputy sports editor and sports writer. Ostlere joined The Independent in November 2017 as a sports night editor. Later, he was named sports feature editor. Previously, he was a digital sub-editor and writer at The Guardian. Ostlere has a B.A. from the University […]
Identities of Reuters journalists faked in social media accounts
Two Reuters journalists had their identities faked by an unknown person or people who then used sham social media accounts to engage with Chinese activists, reports James Pomfret of Reuters. Pomfret reports, “The false representations of the two journalists, Shanghai bureau chief Brenda Goh and Hong Kong-based correspondent Jessie Pang, starting in late November, appeared on platforms […]
STV News hires Meighan as a political reporter
STV News has tapped Craig Meighan to serve as a political reporter on its digital team. Since July 2020, Meighan has been with Newsquest, where he joined as a trainee multimedia journalist. In June 2021, he was appointed multimedia journalist. Meighan has a bachelor’s degree from Glasgow Caledonian University. Connect with Meighan on Twitter.
Mendonça joins Future as associate fashion editor
Raina Mendonça has joined Future as an associate fashion editor, branded content for Who What Wear. Previously, Mendonça freelanced and was an editorial assistant at lifestyle brand goop.com. She was a fashion writer at online publication Fizzy Mag. Mendonça graduated from UC Santa Barbara. Be sure to congratulate Mendonça on Twitter.
Express US names Shipman digital news editor
Alex Shipman has joined Express US as a digital news editor, based in London. Recently, he was an assistant news editor at Express.co.uk, where he also worked as a news reporter and overnight news editor. Shipman freelanced for The Telegraph and reported for SWNS Media Group, Gloucestershire Live, Western Morning News and Plymouth Herald. Shipman […]
Hope named head of politics, political editor at GB News
GB News has hired Christopher Hope as head of politics and as political editor. Hope has served as a Telegraph journalist since 2003. He held the posts of business correspondent; Whitehall editor; senior political correspondent and assistant editor; and chief political correspondent. He also presented “Chopper’s Politics,” the Telegraph’s weekly politics podcast. Hope has a […]
The Telegraph promotes Smallcombe to assistant news editor
Mike Smallcombe, a digital sub-editor at The Telegraph, has been appointed assistant news editor. Prior to joining the Telegraph, Smallcombe held the posts of digital news journalist and content editor at Reach plc. He was a print news reporter at Local World Media, which was acquired by Reach title Trinity Mirror in late 2015. Smallcombe […]
Vega joins the Toronto Star’s Express desk as a reporter
Manuela Vega, a digital producer and newsletter writer at The Toronto Star has joined its Express desk as a reporter. Previously, Vega was an executive podcast producer at On The Record in Canada. She was an associate producer at Postmedia Network. Vega graduated from The Creative School at Toronto Metropolitan University. Connect with Vega on […]
FT hires visual journalist Rodgers
The Financial Times has hired BBC News visual journalist Lucy Rodgers. She will start next month. Rodgers has been with the BBC since 20016 and has been a senior visual journalist since 2008, based in London. She also worked at the Western Daily Press and the Press Association. Rodgers holds a bachelor’s degree from the […]
