OLD Media Moves

Las Vegas paper names new biz editor

April 26, 2011

The Las Vegas Review Journal on Monday named veteran journalist James G. Wright as business editor.

A story in its website states, “Wright also will oversee the Las Vegas Business Press, a weekly business-to-business magazine produced by the Review-Journal staff.

“Review-Journal Editor Michael Hengel announced the appointment.

“‘Jim’s skill and experience will serve our readers well,’ Hengel said. ‘We want to be the first place that readers turn to for business news about Southern Nevada, particularly our coverage of gaming and tourism. I am excited about what Jim brings to the position.’

“Publisher Bob Brown said the Review-Journal is committed to emphasizing local news in the business section. ‘In business, our franchise is local. We want to be the best we can be at covering the people who make a difference and the issues that matter most.'”

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