Houston Chronicle assistant biz editor Rausch named weekend editor
The Houston Chronicle has named Brian Rausch as its new weekend editor, leading weekend coverage as part of the breaking news team. In his prior role as assistant business editor, he’s been an integral part of the business desk for the past several years. In addition to leading real estate and retail coverage, he coordinated […]
Houston Chronicle hires Kimble to cover impact of Texas policies on economy
The Houston Chronicle hired Megan Kimble for its Austin bureau, where she’ll cover the impact of Texas policies on the state’s economy and the people who live there. Texas editor Jeremy Blackman writes, “This is a new beat for the Chronicle, and Megan is a natural choice to help shape it. In her seven years in […]
Houston Chronicle seeks a reporter to cover politics and the economy
The Houston Chronicle is looking for an ambitious political reporter to explore the impact of Texas policies on the state’s economy and the people who live here. This is a new beat at the Chronicle and will pick up where political coverage often ends — at the rollout of a bill or executive order. The […]
Houston Chronicle names Matos ME for audience and content strategy
Alejandra Matos has joined the Houston Chronicle as managing editor for audience and content strategy. This makes her the first Latina to hold the post and to appear on the newsroom’s masthead. The Chronicle reports: “In her role, Matos will oversee the newsroom’s audience development teams as well as statewide content initiatives including a nine-person […]
Houston Chronicle taps Church to serve as city hall reporter
Abby Church will join The Houston Chronicle’s government team as a city hall reporter. Recently, she covered local government and politics in Tarrant County for the Fort Worth Star-Telegram. Prior to joining the Chronicle in October 2021, Church was a government watchdog reporter at Gannett-owned Fayetteville Observer. She has also freelanced for the Virginia Gazette […]
Houston Chronicle appoints Scott editor
The Houston Chronicle has appointed Kelly Ann Scott editor. She will begin on Oct. 23. Commenting on her new role, she said: “I’m honored to be joining this talented team of journalists at the Houston Chronicle. I can’t wait to build on their legacy of deep, meaningful journalism and to innovate toward our future. “This is […]
Houston Chronicle’s deputy audience director Hamzik to depart
Tommy Hamzik, deputy director of audience at the Houston Chronicle, is set to depart. He wrote on X/Twitter: “The past 4.5 years with HC/Hearst have truly been a dream come true. I’m grateful for the chance to learn from and work with so many talented journalists, and am immensely proud of all we accomplished.” Previously, […]
The Houston Chronicle seeks a data reporter
The Houston Chronicle has an immediate opening for an ambitious, versatile journalist to work in a fast-paced newsroom on the biggest stories affecting the Houston metro area and Texas. The data reporter will join the data visualization team that focuses on quick-turn, graphics-focused stories, interactive projects and data-driven deep dives. The successful candidate will work […]
Houston Chronicle energy reporter Buckley set to depart
Kyra Buckley, an energy reporter at The Houston Chronicle, wrote on Twitter that she is leaving to become a business reporter for Oregon Public Broadcasting: “I’m in my final days at the @HoustonChron. Words cannot express how much I’ve learned covering energy and the electric grid, but mostly from working with the team on the […]
Chron.com appoints Perera food editor
John-Henry Perera has joined Chron.com as a food editor. Recently, he was a food writer at The Houston Chronicle, where he joined in October 2019 as part of the specialty social media community engagement team. Previously, from August 2013 to September 2019, Perera worked as a web producer I and II at Chron.com, a post […]
