The Post and Courier seeks an education lab editor
The Post and Courier, winner of the 2015 Pulitzer Prize for Public Service and a Pulitzer finalist four times over the past decade, is looking for the next leader of its Education Lab – a talented group of journalists dedicated to changing public education in South Carolina for the better. The Education Lab, which launched in September […]
Post and Courier reporter Wilks departs
Avery Wilks, a chief investigative reporter at The Post and Courier, has left. His tweet reads: “This is my last week at @postandcourier. It is also my last in the news business. I’ve so enjoyed my 7.5 years as a news reporter, and I’m so proud of what we were able to accomplish during my […]
Post and Courier names Cato managing editor
Jason Cato has joined The Post and Courier in Charleston, S.C. as managing editor. He spent more than 16 years at the Tribune Review as deputy managing editor in Pittsburgh. There, he led a newsroom of 10 reporters and two assistant news editors and served as a federal courts reporter while covering breaking news and […]
Ramsey joins Post and Courier as climate change reporter
The Post and Courier in Charleston, S.C. has hired John Ramsey as a climate change reporter. He will also cover the military. Ramsey was previously an enterprise and investigations editor at The Richmond Times-Dispatch. He formerly worked as a County reporter, military reporter and Sunday team reporter at The Fayetteville Observer. He also reported for […]
Post and Courier promotes Shain to ME of expansion
The Post and Courier’s operation in Columbia, South Carolina, has promoted Andy Shain to managing editor, expansion. In his new role, Shain will work with newsrooms in Columbia, Greenville/Spartanburg, Myrtle Beach/Georgetown and Hilton Head Island. The Post and Courier is headquartered in Charleston. Previously, Shain held the post of managing editor for the Columbia and […]
Washington Post appoints Clough SEO and operations editor
Matt Clough is joining The Washington Post as an SEO and operations editor. As per the Post: “In this role, Matt will create strategies to expand audiences through search, partner with reporting teams around the newsroom to amplify our best work, and help expand the newsroom’s understanding of SEO, recirculation and digital best practices.” […]
Lawrence to join Portland Biz Journal as reporter
Demi Lawrence will be joining the Portland Business Journal as a shoe and apparel reporter covering Nike and other companies. She begins on Jan. 10. Currently, she is a reporter at The Post and Courier in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. She has also interned at Anderson Herald Bulletin in Anderson, Indiana and TownePost Media Network […]
Post and Courier taps Darnell to cover government and development
Casey Darnell will be joining the Post and Courier in Columbia, South Carolina, to cover government and development in Lexington County. He begins Sept. 27. Previously, Darnell worked as a news editor, digital editor and then editor-in-chief of The Daily Orange, an independent nonprofit newsroom. He has also contributed to Philadelphia Business Journal and Yahoo. […]
Chicago Tribune names Pugh executive editor
The following memo was sent out by Chicago Tribune general manager Par Ridder: I am writing to let you know of a change in newsroom leadership. Mitch Pugh has been named executive editor. He will be replacing Colin McMahon, who has decided to leave the company. Mitch comes to Chicago from Charleston, South Carolina, where […]
Post and Courier seeks local news editor
The Post and Courier seeks a local news editor who has a demonstrated ability to produce quality journalism. Also, candidates must have experience managing journalists of all types, and getting the most out of those teams. A commitment to watchdog and enterprise reporting is critical. To apply, send a resume and a cover letter to […]
