LA Times seeks a deputy business editor
The Los Angeles Times is looking for a deputy editor to help shape its Business coverage. This newsroom leader will work directly with a team of reporters to tell stories about money and people, and how the two intersect. We are looking for a skilled manager and editor with knowledge of economics and business, macro […]
LA Times picks Brennan as editor in chief of The Envelope
Los Angeles Times Assistant Managing Editor for Entertainment and Arts Craig Nakano made the following announcement: Matt Brennan has been named editor in chief of The Envelope, the Los Angeles Times’ signature magazine covering the Oscars, the Emmys and Hollywood’s other top awards. As The Envelope’s editor in chief, Brennan will oversee a portfolio of […]
Corrigan returns to LA Times
John Corrigan, who left The Wall Street Journal a year ago, is joining the Los Angeles Times as deputy environmental, health and science editor. He had been the Washington business editor for The Journal since 2018. Corrigan was the Journal’s China business editor from 2016 to 2018. He joined the Journal after a long run at the Los […]
Brooks retiring from LA Times after 42 years
Nancy Rivera Brooks, deputy business editor of the Los Angeles Times, is retiring from the newspaper after 42 years. Rivera Brooks has shaped the business desk’s culture and coverage. Staffers across the newsroom turn to Rivera Brooks for her keen understanding of economics, real estate and the environment. Reporters throughout the department adore her kind […]
La Ganga named deputy ME of LA Times
Los Angeles Times interim executive editor Terry Tang sent out the following: I’m delighted to announce that Maria L. La Ganga, the city editor, will become deputy managing editor for California and Metro effective today. In her new role, she will oversee our largest department, the engine of the newsroom. She has earned the full […]
Video game industry reporter Parvini departing LA Times
Sarah Parvini, who has been covering the video game industry for the Los Angeles Times, was among the more than 100 staffers laid off on Tuesday. Parvini began her Times career in 2014 through the Metpro fellowship program and has reported from various corners of the country and world for the paper, including an avian […]
LA Times taps Salido to serve as assistant ME
The Los Angeles Times has promoted Ruthanne Salido to assistant managing editor. The Times reports: “Her elevation to assistant managing editor reflects her wide responsibilities and the important role she plays across the newsroom overseeing the copy editing process as well as helping run major projects and initiatives.” Recently, Salido served as director of the […]
NY Times hires Aleaziz as reporter
Hamed Aleaziz has joined The New York Times as a reporter to cover immigration and the Department of Homeland Security. He wrote on X/Twitter: “Please email me for my Signal number or to send tips/story ideas!” Recently, Aleaziz was an immigration policy reporter at the Los Angeles Times. Before that, he worked as an immigration […]
LA Times names Ali news and culture critic
The Los Angeles Times has appointed Lorraine Ali to news and culture critic on the Fast Break Desk. Recently, she held the post of television critic. Ali joined the Times in November 2011 as a music editor. He then served as a senior writer. Previously, she worked for 10 years at Newsweek where she served […]
LA Times appoints Pegher director of platforms
The following was sent out on behalf of The Los Angeles Times’ behalf of managing editor Sara Yasin, deputy managing editor Shelby Grad and assistant managing editor for audience Samantha Melbourneweaver: We are excited to announce Kelcie Pegher’s new role as director of platforms. With her expanded duties, Pegher will unite programming of all our platforms, […]
