Pennsylvania paper names new biz editor

Andrew M. Seder, a political and business journalist at The Wilkes-Barre Times Leader, is taking on an expanded role as business editor.

A story on its website states, “In this role, Seder will oversee The Times Leader’s transition to a locally-focused Sunday Business section. He’ll also manage the flow of business news into The Times Leader and timesleader.com.

“The new Sunday Business section will feature:

• Local stories and photos about our business community.

• News and photos of new hires and promotions.

• Photos submitted by businesses and business groups from their events.

• Calendar items for local business events.

• Columns from local experts on everything from estate planning to saving money.

“Those interested in contributing items to the new section should contact Seder at aseder@civitasmedia.com.

“Seder, who has won multiple Keystone Press Awards for excellence in journalism, has worked at newspapers in Northeast Pennsylvania since 1999 and resides in Gouldsboro.”

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