The Independent appoints Anderson acting audience lead, ecommerce
The Independent has tapped Scarlet Anderson to serve as acting audience lead, ecommerce. Recently, she freelanced in SEO/audience growth on IndyBest. From May 2022 to December 2022, Anderson served as deputy head of audience at The Independent. She worked as an audience growth manager for Glamour UK and Condé Nast and as an SEO executive […]
The Drum senior tech reporter Sutcliffe laid off
Chris Sutcliffe, senior reporter for tech at The Drum, wrote on Twitter: “Some personal news (bad edition). Journalism’s tough in 2023 and unfortunately it’s my turn on the redundancy chopping block. If you spot any roles or opportunities going in the reporting/podcasting/supermodel business, please give me a shout.” Sutcliffe had joined The Drum in August […]
O’Connor joins FTAdviser as senior reporter
FTAdviser has hired Tara O’Connor as a senior reporter to cover investments and platforms. Recently, she was a local democracy reporter at Reach plc Before that, O’Connor was a senior reporter at Baylis Media, which provides news to the east Berkshire area. She also worked as a sub-editor and then reporter at Trinity Mirror plc. […]
‘There will be little left of Canadian journalism to save’: CTV News parent lays off 1300
In a devastating blow to the news industry, Bell Canada, parent company of CTV News has announced the termination of 1300 jobs which impacts management, production, editorial, operations, sales and marketing, administrative and clerical jobs. Mirko Bibic, president and CEO of BCE and Bell Canada said: “At Bell Canada, every year we can expect to […]
Bloomberg hires Wong as weekend editor in Asia region
Michael Sin, team leader for breaking news in Asia for Bloomberg News, sent out the following to the staff: All, I’m pleased to announce that Yi Wei Wong will be joining as Breaking News APAC’s weekend editor. She’ll be based in Singapore and responsible for all things international wires and social media monitoring. Yi Wei will […]
New Zealand-based Stuff appoints Watkins to new editorial role
Stuff has tapped Tracy Watkins, based in Wellington, New Zealand, to serve as editor of The Post. Since May 2019, she has been editor of the Sunday Star-Times and Sunday News, a role which she will continue. Commenting on her new role, Watkins said: “As a proud Wellingtonian with a passion for politics, taking on […]
Daily Mirror appoints Kirk journalist
Niamh Kirk has joined the Daily Mirror as a journalist. Recently, she was a reporter at Caters News Agency in England. Kirk has also was as an account executive at Punch Communications in England and as a researcher at Spring Films Ltd, also in the UK. Kirk has a bachelor’s and master’s degree from De […]
Hearst taps Donovan to serve as senior ecommerce writer
Hearst has hired Sophie Donovan as a senior ecommerce writer. Recently, she was a digital writer at The Sun’s Fabulous publication, joining in February 2020 as a lifestyle writer. Previously, Donovan was a trainee reporter at SWNS Media Group and contributed to The Tab. Donovan graduated for the University of Leeds. You can congratulate Donovan […]
OK! Magazine deputy digital director McGrath goes freelance
Rachel McGrath, deputy digital director at OK! Magazine, has gone freelance as a writer and editor. Previously, she worked as a digital showbiz and TV editor at the Evening Standard. She posted on Twitter: “I’m so, so grateful to have had two wonderful years with such a lovely team but it was time for a […]
5 News taps Ramsay to serve as editor
Debbie Ramsay will join 5 News as an editor. Since June 2022, she has been working as commissioner, current affairs youth strand at Channel 4. Ramsay worked for 16 years at BBC News, where held various posts, including entertainment editor for Radio 1 and 1Xtra Newsbeat, online news editor for Radio 1 Newsbeat and executive […]
