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
Associated Press: hires Alexandra Jaffe (@ajjaffe) as a Political Reporter in Iowa.
New York Times: hires Zolan Kanno-Youngs (@KannoYoungs) as a D.C.-based Correspondent covering homeland security and immigration and border issues. New York Times promotes Roe D’Angelo to News Editor for the Business section. New York Times has revealed details about “The Weekly,” its forthcoming TV program. It will air on FX with subsequent streaming on the FX website and Hulu. The first season will consist of 30 half-hour episodes, each focusing on one story and the reporter behind it. The producers discussed the program during the Television Critics Association’s winter press tour in Pasadena, Calif.
Reuters: appoints Helen Coster (@hcoster) as a Media Correspondent.
Wall Street Journal: appoints Julie Jargon (@juliejargon) as Tech & Families Columnist. She’s based in L.A.
Broadcasting
Bloomberg News: moves Gerrit De Vynck (@GerritD) to the Google/Alphabet beat. He’s based in New York.
NPR: promotes Natalie Winston (@nataliewins1) to Executive Producer of the weekend edition of “All Things Considered.” NPR promotes Scott Horsley (@HorsleyScott) to Chief Economics Correspondent.
Business and Commerce
Capitol Forum: hires Patrick Rucker (@PatrickMRucker) as a Wall Street Reporter.
Forbes: hires Monica Melton (@Immelty) as an Assistant Editor for Innovation. Her coverage will also include cybersecurity and venture capital.
Consumer Lifestyle
Family Circle: hires Rory Evans (@FamilyCircleMag) as Executive Content Editor.
Politics, Government and Education
Politico: hires Gary Fineout (@fineout) as Co-Author of Florida Playbook.
Technology and Telecoms
CNET: promotes Connie Guglielmo (@techledes) to Editor-in-Chief of all operations, including news and reviews.
Hearst Magazines: promotes Popular Mechanic’s Alexander George (@PopMech) to Editor-in-Chief of the magazine.
UK
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News and Media (Regional)
Camden New Journal: Samantha Booth (@samanthajbooth) has been named Reporter.
Ormskirk & Skelmersdale Advertiser: Jessica Molyneux (@JessMolyneux96) has been appointed Multimedia Reporter.
Broadcasting
BBC Northern Ireland: Michael Shelis Mcnamee (@MichaelOnassis) has been appointed Journalist.
BBC Three: Natasha Preskey (@natashapreskey) has been named Senior Journalist.
BBC West: Bethan Evans (@bethanjv) has been appointed Online Senior Journalist.
Business and Commerce
AccountingWEB.co.uk: Valme Claro (@AwebValme) has been named Commercial Production Editor.
Construction, Real Estate and Manufacturing
Heating and Plumbing World: Joe Ayling (@HeatPlumMonthly) has been named Editor.
Consumer Lifestyle
Gay Times Magazine: Umar Sarwar (@gaytimesmag) has been appointed Fashion Editor.
i-D: Osman Ahmed (@osman_ahmed_) has been named Associate Fashion Features Editor
Vogue Business: Lauren Indvik (@laureni) has been appointed Editor.
Women’s Health: Gemma Yates (@WomensHealthMag) has been named Acting Fitness & Beauty Editor.
Travel, Transport and Logistics
Yachting and Boating World: Stef Bottinelli (@ybw) has left but still retains an Editor-at-Chief role at Ethica Magazine (@EthicaMagazine).
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