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
Arizona Republic: Detroit Free Press, Des Moines Register, and Indianapolis Star are among about 100 Gannett newspapers that have undergone redesigns giving them a similar appearance to USA Today. All are part of Gannett’s USA Today network.
Chicago Sun-Times: promotes Chris Fusco (@FuscoChris) to Editor-in-Chief.
Daily Beast: hires Taylor Lorenz (@TaylorLorenz) as a Tech Reporter. She will move from New York to San Francisco after the holidays.
DNAinfo Chicago: Jen Sabella (@jensabella) has left to launch a new website for The Onion.
El Paso Times: promotes Zahira Torres (@zahiratorres) to Editor and News Director, replacing Robert Moore, who left.
Time: hires W.J. Hennigan (@wjhenn) as National Security Correspondent.
Wall Street Journal: Carolyn Cui (@carolyn_cui) has left to become an Investment Analyst.
Washington Post: hires Allison Klein (@AlliKlein) as the Writer and Anchor of “Inspired Life,” which profiles people with inspiring life stories. She was previously a crime reporter for the paper. Anton Troianovski (@antontroian) has been named Moscow Bureau Chief, effective Nov. 13.
Broadcasting
Consumerist: has ceased publication (@consumerist). Some content will be incorporated into the Consumer Reports website. Consumers Union acquired the watchdog site in 2008.
CNBC Digital: hires Alex Sherman (@sherman4949) as M&A Reporter effective in December. He will focus on M&A and venture capital among technology businesses.
KTXL-TV: promotes Monika Diaz (@moninews) to News Director.
Business and Commerce
Marketplace: hires Sarah Moughty (@smoughts) as Executive Director of Digital.
Consumer Lifestyle
Elle: hires Emma Rosenblum (@EmmaRosenblum) as Executive Editor. Katie Connor (@katielcon) joins as Deputy Editor.
Redbook: Meredith Rollins (@mckrollins) has left.
Teen Vogue will cease print publication next year. GQ, Glamour, Allure and Architectural Digest will reduce frequency from monthly to 11 times per year. Bon Appétit, W and Condé Nast Traveler will also reduce frequency.
Healthcare and Medicine
American Diabetes Association: Kelly Rawlings has left. Her responsibilities included oversight of the ADA’s patient magazine, Diabetes Forecast. She’s now Head of Content Development for Vida Health, a San Francisco start-up that provides online health coaching services.
Politics, Government and Education
Splinter: hires Clio Chang (@cliomiso) has been appointed Staff Writer.
UK
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News and Media (National)
Daily Express: Tom Rawle (@trawle91) has been named Group Social Media Editor.
Daily Mirror: Amy-Clare Martin (@amyclaremartin) has been appointed News Reporter.
Telegraph Business: Jack Torrance (@thejacktorrance) has been named Business Reporter.
YOU: Nicole Gray (@Nicole_M_Gray) has been appointed Interiors Editor.
News and Media (Regional)
Metro.co.uk: Natasha Salmon (@Tash_Salmon) has been appointed Social Media Producer.
Paisley Daily Express: Gavin McInally (@pdeofficial) has been appointed Editor.
Broadcasting
BBC News & Current Affairs: Daniele Palumbo (@Danict89) has been appointed Business Data Journalist.
Consumer Lifestyle
Essential Kitchen & Bathroom Business Magazine: Leigh-Anne Roberts (@ekbbusiness) has been named Deputy Editor.
IMAGE: Ellie Balfe (@EllieBalfe) has left to freelance.
MCA Insight: Mark Wingett (@MCAInsight) has been promoted to Editor-at-Large/Head of Content (Events).
OK!: Megan Davies (@meganrdavies_) has been named Junior Sub Editor.
Stylist: Joanna McGarry (www.joannamcgarry.com) has left to pursue freelance opportunities.
Woman’s Own: Selina Maycock (@WomansOwn) has been appointed Senior Celebrity Writer.
Woman & Home: Eleni Kyriacou (@elenikyr) has been named Freelance Commissioning Editor.
Wylde Magazine: Alexandra Fullerton (@ Fullerton_fash) has been appointed Fashion Director-at-Large.
Healthcare and Medicine
Digital Health: Owen Hughes (@OwenRDHughes) has been appointed Senior Journalist.
Pure Beauty: Sarah Parsons (@mssarahparsons) and Lucy Tandon Copp (@lucytandoncopp) have been named Features Editor and Group Editor respectively.
Technology and Telecoms
Maintenance & Engineering: David Fowler (@DavidxFowler) has been appointed Editor.
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