Here you have it! The most notable journalist and media industry moves of the past week.
USA AND CANADA
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News and Media
Bloomberg BNA: hires Fatima Hussein (@fatimathefatima) as a Writer covering workplace safety topics.
Des Moines Register: Lynn Hicks (@LynnHicks) has left.
Philadelphia Inquirer: Suzette Parmley (@SuzParmley) has left.
Washington Post: hires Steve Thompson (@stevesthompson) as an Accountability Reporter on the Local Politics team. Dan Eggen (@DanEggenWPost) has been appointed Washington Editor.
Broadcasting
PBS NewsHour: hires Amna Nawaz (@Nawazistan) as a National Correspondent and substitute Anchor.
Business and Commerce
Barron’s: hires Matthew Klein (@M_C_Klein) as Economics Commentator.
Bloomberg News: moves Shahien Nasiripour (@nasiripour) to the Trump Organization beat.
Consumer Lifestyle
Bon Appétit: promotes Julia Kramer (@juliakramer) to Deputy Editor.
Men’s Health: hires Richard Dorment (@rdorment) as Editor-in-Chief, effective April 15.
New York Times Magazine: appoints Ronen Bergman (@ronenbergman) as a Staff Writer. He had been a contributor.
Vanity Fair: hires Kira Pollack (@KiraPollack) as Deputy Editor.
Healthcare and Medicine
Aegis Communications: has named Tiffany Stark (@Tiffancy27) as Brand Manager of Inside Dentistry. She’s now the best contact for PR pitches. Jason Mazda (@Indentaltech) is now Brand Manager of Inside Dental Technology (IDT) and is the best contact for that publication.
Politics, Government and Education
Atlantic, The: hires Kevin D. Williamson (@TheAtlantic) as a Columnist for Ideas, the new opinion section.
Inside Higher Ed: hires Greg Toppo (@gtoppo) as a Senior Editor.
Politico: hires Ben Schreckinger (@SchreckReports) as National Political Correspondent. It’s his second stint at Politico.
Technology and Telecoms
Wired: hires Lauren Goode (@LaurenGoode) as Senior Gear Writer, effective in early April. Her responsibilities will include a new video series.
UK
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News and Media (National)
Daily Express: Owen Gough (@OwenGough) has been named Digital Reporter.
Daily Telegraph: Anna Mikhailova (@AVMikhailova) has been appointed Political Correspondent.
Independent: Josh Withey (@josh_withey) and Will Gore (@willgore) have been appointed Social Media Editor and Executive Editor respectively.
Mail on Sunday: Harriet Kean (@harrietkean93) has been named Features Writer.
Broadcasting
UTV Live: Deborah McAleese (@deborahmcaleese) has been named Broadcast Journalist.
Business and Commerce
GrowthBusiness.co.uk: Ben Lobel (@benlobel) has been named Editor.
Money Marketing: Stephen Little (@SteveLittle147) has been appointed Financial Journalist.
Moneywise: Helen Knapman (@helenknapman) has been promoted to Acting Editor.
Technology and Telecoms
StereoNET UK: has launched. The website focusses on news, reviews and information relating to hi-fi, home cinema, tech and gadgets. Jay Garrett (@StereoNETUK) is Editor.
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