Jason Schaff, editor of the San Fernando Valley Business Journal, has been named executive editor of The Santa Clarita Valley Signal.
A story on the Signal’s website states, “Schaff said he was looking forward to joining the more than 90-year-old local newspaper.
“‘I believe The Signal is a great local daily newspaper that covers a vibrant, growing community,’ Schaff said. ‘There’s tremendous potential for the publication to grow as an information outlet for the Santa Clarita Valley and beyond, and I’m happy to be given the opportunity to help make that happen.’
“Schaff was managing editor of the Los Angeles Business Journal from 2000 to 2003 before assuming the top editorial spot at the SFV Business Journal.
“He began his career in journalism in 1978 as a reporter with the Southwest Times Record of Fort Smith, Ark.”
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