Press Moves
The Agility team is pleased to deliver your weekly roundup of moves, job opportunities, and key industry updates. The content found on this page is a sample of tracked changes to the industry—the full roundup can be found in the Press Moves email newsletter, available to both our customers and those within the media industry.
USA Moves
Press Moves USA – July 2026
Bloomberg News: Oltman, Samantha joins as Editor, AI, venture capital and startups. Bloomberg News: Rogala, Jesse joins as Video Producer. Bloomberg News: Foster, Sarah joins as Personal Finance Reporter. Forbes US: Wolters, Claire joins as Staff Writer.Fortune:...
Press Moves USA – June 2026
Forbes US: Kallor, Amber joins as Beauty and Grooming Editor. Bloomberg News: Paoli, Nino joins as Reporter.Financial Times US: Sherzad, Milad joins as Editorial Assistant.Real Simple: Lyndes, Haley joins as Senior Writer, Amazon. The Zoe Report: Frischer, Brooke...
Press Moves USA – May 2026
The Atlantic: Viser, Matt joins as Staff Writer. NOTUS: Fortier, Sam joins as Sports Reporter. The Atlantic: Ables, Kelsey joins as Staff Writer. The Daily Wire: Brock, Megan joins as Investigative Reporter.Axios: Zapler, Mike joins as Senior Editor. The Wall Street...
UK Moves
Press Moves UK – July 2026
Financial Times London: Kirchfeld, Aaron joins as Chief European Business Correspondent.House & Garden: Steafel, Eleanor joins as Lifestyle Director.Saga Magazine: O'Mahoney, Ellie joins as Senior Content Editor. Muddy Stilettos: Brookbanks, Amy joins as Warwickshire...
Press Moves UK – June 2026
City AM: Kenyon, Matt joins as Digital Editor.Telegraph Lifestyle: Abraham, Tamara joins as Senior Fashion Editor. British GQ: Clark, Murray joins as Head of Editorial Content. Hello! Magazine: Bastan-Sarabi, Maria joins as Fashion & Lifestyle Writer. British Vogue:...
Press Moves UK – May 2026
The Handbook: Smith, Daisie joins as Beauty Contributor.Country Living: Daly, Helen joins as Deputy Editor. HELLO! Fashion: Saunders, Molly joins as Creative Lead.Grazia UK: Keitley, Lucy joins as Writer.BBC World Service News: Shaw, Isabel joins as Global Health...
Canada Moves
Press Moves Canada – July 2026
Global News: Hansen, Jacqueline joins as Senior Business Editor and Anchor. The Canadian Press: Mannie, Kathryn joins as Reporter. CBC: Baco, Max joins as Reporter.
Press Moves Canada – June 2026
Country 105: Tomlinson, Joelle joins as Morning Show Co-Host.CTV News Channel: Imran, Moosa joins as Digital News Lead.
Press Moves Canada – March 2026
The Hockey News: Hapanovich, Michael joins as Writer. The Hockey News: Lipscombe, Kristen joins as Journalist.
Media Layoffs and Closures
July 2026, BBC News to bear deepest cuts amid 2,000 planned job losses
The BBC announced a major cost-saving program that will hit its news division particularly hard, with around 15% of news roles due to be cut as part of a broader plan to reduce spending by roughly £600m. Because news accounts for a large share of the corporation's...
July 2026, ESPN Just Keeps Getting Smaller And Louder
Defector examines a fresh round of layoffs at ESPN that removed several long-tenured on-air talent and production staff. The piece argues the cuts reflect a strategic narrowing of the network’s content and priorities—shifting investment toward a small number of...
July 2026, Ryan Clark was in the middle of a show when ESPN laid him off
Longtime ESPN analyst Ryan Clark learned he was being cut during a live taping of NFL Live after the network accelerated notifications to prevent a media leak. The article recounts Clark's final on‑air segment, the network's explanation that the timing was meant to...
Press Moves USA – July 2026
Bloomberg News: Oltman, Samantha joins as Editor, AI, venture capital and startups. Bloomberg News: Rogala, Jesse joins as Video Producer. Bloomberg News: Foster, Sarah joins as Personal Finance Reporter. Forbes US: Wolters, Claire joins as Staff Writer.Fortune:...
Press Moves USA – June 2026
Forbes US: Kallor, Amber joins as Beauty and Grooming Editor. Bloomberg News: Paoli, Nino joins as Reporter.Financial Times US: Sherzad, Milad joins as Editorial Assistant.Real Simple: Lyndes, Haley joins as Senior Writer, Amazon. The Zoe Report: Frischer, Brooke...
Press Moves USA – May 2026
The Atlantic: Viser, Matt joins as Staff Writer. NOTUS: Fortier, Sam joins as Sports Reporter. The Atlantic: Ables, Kelsey joins as Staff Writer. The Daily Wire: Brock, Megan joins as Investigative Reporter.Axios: Zapler, Mike joins as Senior Editor. The Wall Street...
Press Moves USA – April 2026
NBC News: Stern, Joanna joins as Reporter and Section Editor. ProPublica: Hensley-Clancy, Molly joins as Higher Education Reporter. The New York Times: Torbati, Yeganeh joins as Iran Correspondent. ProPublica: Swearingen, Jake joins as Senior Editor.Los Angeles Times:...
Press Moves USA – March 2026
POLITICO: Kahn, Debra joins as Editorial Director, Energy and Environment. POLITICO: Acharya, Pavan joins as Energy Reporter.NPR: Pak, Jennifer joins as China correspondent. CNBC: Peterson, Matt joins as Senior Economics Writer. Reuters - US: Vucci, Evan joins as...
Press Moves USA – February 2026
Sportico: Beltran, Luisa joins as Sports Deals Reporter. Sportico: Lowry, Tom joins as Executive Editor.CBS News: Lynch, Sarah joins as Senior Justice Department Correspondent. NBC News: Olshan, Jeremy joins as Managing Editor. NBC News: Canal, Alexandra joins as...
Press Moves USA – January 2026
The Wall Street Journal: Crow, David joins as Deputy Editor-in-Chief. The Wall Street Journal: Whitaker-Moore, Aja joins as Deputy Editor-in-Chief. Axios: Bragg, Julianna joins as Breaking News Reporter.The New York Times: Bhasin, Kim joins as Retail Correspondent....
Press Moves USA – November 2025
CBS News: Forelle, Charles joins as Deputy Editor in Chief. The New York Times: Dance, Scott joins as Climate Adaptation Correspondent. The New York Times: Templin, Jacob joins as Senior Producer. Fast Company: Heilweil, Rebecca joins as Senior Writer. The New York...
Press Moves USA – October 2025
Allrecipes: Meraz, Stephanie joins as Editor, News & Trends.The Wall Street Journal: Critchfield, Hannah joins as Investigative Reporter. Axios: Harder, Amy joins as National Energy Correspondent. The Wall Street Journal: Bhutani, Anvee joins as Reporter.Reuters -...
Press Moves USA – September 2025
The Wall Street Journal: Brewer, Katherine joins as Executive Editor. Associated Press: Yamat, Rio joins as Airlines and Travel Reporter. The Wall Street Journal: Kimeu, Caroline joins as Africa Correspondent. The Wall Street Journal: Wright, Terell joins as News...
Press Moves UK – July 2026
Financial Times London: Kirchfeld, Aaron joins as Chief European Business Correspondent.House & Garden: Steafel, Eleanor joins as Lifestyle Director.Saga Magazine: O'Mahoney, Ellie joins as Senior Content Editor. Muddy Stilettos: Brookbanks, Amy joins as Warwickshire...
Press Moves UK – June 2026
City AM: Kenyon, Matt joins as Digital Editor.Telegraph Lifestyle: Abraham, Tamara joins as Senior Fashion Editor. British GQ: Clark, Murray joins as Head of Editorial Content. Hello! Magazine: Bastan-Sarabi, Maria joins as Fashion & Lifestyle Writer. British Vogue:...
Press Moves UK – May 2026
The Handbook: Smith, Daisie joins as Beauty Contributor.Country Living: Daly, Helen joins as Deputy Editor. HELLO! Fashion: Saunders, Molly joins as Creative Lead.Grazia UK: Keitley, Lucy joins as Writer.BBC World Service News: Shaw, Isabel joins as Global Health...
Press Moves UK – April 2026
CNBC Europe: Sheen, Michael joins as Markets & Finance Editor, EMEA. The i Paper: Russello, Sabrina joins as Deputy Digital Director. Huffington Post UK: Wyatt, Honey joins as Shopping Writer. The Guardian UK: Anthony, Augusta joins as Deputy Social Platforms...
Press Moves UK – March 2026
Daily Mail: Clayton, Molly joins as Columnist & Influencer Editor.The Independent: Morris, Lauren joins as Culture News Editor. The Times UK: Hewitt, Esme joins as Social Media Editor. Digital Spy: Draper, Joe joins as Writer.BBC Sussex: Grey, Robin joins as Sports...
Press Moves UK – February 2026
Muddy Stilettos: Jane, Rachel joins as Editor. Glamour UK: London, Bianca joins as Contributing Editor. Hello! Magazine: Stark, George joins as Associate Editor. Glamour UK: Morgan, Lucy joins as Co-Digital Director and Purpose Director.The Guardian UK: Datoo, Siraj...
Press Moves UK – January 2026
Olive Magazine: Roxburgh, Lucy joins as Digital Commissioning Editor. Prima: Lansom, Alicia joins as Entertainment Editor. Femail: Dean, Olivia joins as Assistant Editor, Secrets & Lives.The i Paper: Fradgley, Emma joins as Homepage Editor. The Sunday Times: Leslie,...
Press Moves UK – November 2025
Radio Times: Adams, Michael joins as Soaps Editor.Offshore Technology: Thomas, Eve joins as Reporter.ITV Channel News: Vincent, William joins as Assistant Content Editor.Bella: Jones, Lesley joins as Acting Brand Editor. House & Garden: Sarup, Pratyush joins as...
Press Moves UK – October 2025
Unilad: Hamilton, Jessica joins as Social Editor.YOU: Sayer, Tracey joins as Head of Channel.Health Service Journal: Discombe, Matt joins as Deputy Bureau Chief.Financial Times (London): Campbell, Peter joins as Global Transport Correspondent. Channel 4 News: Keith,...
Press Moves UK – September 2025
The Sunday Times: Glancy, Josh joins as Associate Editor. The Sun UK: Gardener, Luke joins as Head of Social and Engagement. The Sun UK: Weston, Katie joins as Trends News Editor. The Independent: Amofa, Richard joins as Optimisation Editor. The Telegraph UK: Taylor,...
Press Moves Canada – July 2026
Global News: Hansen, Jacqueline joins as Senior Business Editor and Anchor. The Canadian Press: Mannie, Kathryn joins as Reporter. CBC: Baco, Max joins as Reporter.
Press Moves Canada – June 2026
Country 105: Tomlinson, Joelle joins as Morning Show Co-Host.CTV News Channel: Imran, Moosa joins as Digital News Lead.
Press Moves Canada – March 2026
The Hockey News: Hapanovich, Michael joins as Writer. The Hockey News: Lipscombe, Kristen joins as Journalist.
Press Moves Canada – October 2025
Thomson Reuters: Jennings, Simon joins as Sports Editor.
Press Moves Canada – September 2025
The Canadian Press: McMackon, Cassidy joins as Reporter.
Press Moves Canada – August 2025
The Travel: Perring, Sharon joins as Reporter.Financial Post: Marr, Garry joins as columnist. National Post: Moran, Tracy joins as Editor.
Press Moves Canada – July 2025
Thomson Reuters: Rozen, Courtney joins as DOGE Reporter.Financial Post: Lau, Yvonne joins as Journalist.
Press Moves Canada – June 2025
The Globe and Mail: Saba, Rosa joins as Digital Editor. The Toronto Star: D. Plante, Frédérik-Xavier joins as Investigative Reporter. CBC Radio: Sze, Jeffrey joins as Story Editor, Hanomansing Tonight.
Press Moves Canada – May 2025
ICI Radio-Canada Alberta: Garon, Gabriel joins as Premier directeur de l'information. Global News: Rabinovitch, Ari joins as National Digital Broadcast Journalist. CBC Calgary (CBRT-TV): Yamoah, Megan joins as Reporter/Editor.
Press Moves Canada – April 2025
The Toronto Star: Raven, Amy joins as Investigative Reporter.Global News: Rabinovitch, Ari joins as National Digital Broadcast Journalist.TheTravel: Degn, Emily Iris joins as Discovery Travel Journalist.
July 2026, BBC News to bear deepest cuts amid 2,000 planned job losses
The BBC announced a major cost-saving program that will hit its news division particularly hard, with around 15% of news roles due to be cut as part of a broader plan to reduce spending by roughly £600m. Because news accounts for a large share of the corporation's...
July 2026, ESPN Just Keeps Getting Smaller And Louder
Defector examines a fresh round of layoffs at ESPN that removed several long-tenured on-air talent and production staff. The piece argues the cuts reflect a strategic narrowing of the network’s content and priorities—shifting investment toward a small number of...
July 2026, Ryan Clark was in the middle of a show when ESPN laid him off
Longtime ESPN analyst Ryan Clark learned he was being cut during a live taping of NFL Live after the network accelerated notifications to prevent a media leak. The article recounts Clark's final on‑air segment, the network's explanation that the timing was meant to...
July 2026, 30 jobs to be cut at Nine in shift to ‘digital-first future’
Nine Entertainment announced a round of cuts at its newspaper operations as part of a strategic shift toward digital publishing. The company said approximately 30 roles would be eliminated amid a restructure intended to accelerate digital-first workflows and reduce...
July 2026, Rogers Sports & Media Shuts Down News Radio Stations in Vancouver and Other Cities, Laying Off 80 Employees
Rogers Sports & Media abruptly closed several local radio newsrooms — including CityNews Vancouver and stations in Calgary, Kitchener and Halifax — and laid off roughly 80 staff. The shutdowns came with minimal notice: some employees learned of closures during...
July 2026, News 12 cuts back Connecticut newsroom amid layoffs — Stamford Advocate
News 12 announced reductions that will scale back locally produced programming in Connecticut, combining broadcast news for multiple regions into a single consolidated segment. The parent company framed the changes as a response to shifting audience behaviour and...
July 2026, Corus cuts 43 TV jobs, expanding news deserts in Western Canada — Canada NewsWire
Corus Entertainment announced the elimination of 43 unionized television positions as part of a broader reorganization. Most of the affected roles are in Western Canada; Corus says the changes are intended to improve efficiency and sustain local news delivery, while...
July 2026, New York’s Howard Stern Sends a Dozen Blindsided Staffers Home Immediately After Cold Zoom Layoffs Gut His Legendary Radio Show: ‘Doesn’t Need That Much Content’
Howard Stern’s SiriusXM program reduced its production from three new shows per week to one following a summer restructuring. About a dozen staffers were notified via a Zoom call and sent home with severance; remaining roles will support a smaller weekly show...
July 2026, BBC Breakfast schedule changes and broader BBC cuts announced — The Irish Sun
The BBC announced a package of cost-saving measures that will reshape programming and staffing across news operations. As part of the changes, BBC Breakfast will stop broadcasting on Sunday mornings from September, prompting presenter departures and role...
July 2026, BBC to axe arts and culture channel BBC4 and invest in YouTube and TikTok
The BBC announced substantial cost-saving measures that include cutting around 2,000 jobs and closing niche services such as BBC3 and BBC4 as part of a broader reallocation of resources toward digital platforms like YouTube and TikTok. Management framed the shift as a...
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