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 – June 2025
Bloomberg News: Ailworth, Erin joins as Reporter. Bloomberg News: Ryan, Greg joins as Reporter. Ad Age: Scarglato, Christopher joins as Digital Editor. Adweek: Cavender, Elena joins as Influencer Marketing Reporter. Business Insider: Wang, Lydia joins as Lifestyle &...
Press Moves USA – May 2025
NBC New Haven WVIT TV: Chacko, Jayne joins as Reporter.Houston Business Journal: Martin, Florian joins as Growth Team Editor. Wichita Business Journal: Farhat, Jenna joins as Aviation and Manufacturing Reporter. Milwaukee Business Journal: Lathers, Addison joins as...
Press Moves USA – April 2025
KVVU-TV: Salinas, Karla joins as Journalist.CBS Portland WGME TV: DeCoste, Sam joins as Weekend Anchor and MMJ.Bloomberg News: Flatley, Daniel joins as US Treasury Reporter. Business Insider: Maniece, Mykenna joins as Associate Editor.Virginia Business: Janney, Josh...
UK Moves
Press Moves UK – June 2025
The Times UK: Scott, Geraldine joins as Assistant Political Editor. The Daily Mail: Muirhead, Calum joins as Executive Editor. The Times UK: Murphy, Carina joins as Audience Editor, Life & Style and Culture. The Sunday Times Magazine: Choudhury, Yasmin joins as Junior...
Press Moves UK – May 2025
Financial Times (London): Clarfelt, Harriet joins as US Asset Management Correspondent. The Independent: Sahota, Sabrina joins as Consumer Editor. The National - UK: Cranny, Manus joins as Geoeconomics Editor. The Telegraph UK: Burrell, Jessica joins as Acting Fashion...
Press Moves UK – April 2025
The Sunday Times: Yeomans, Jon joins as Business Editor. Metro: Anderson, Alana joins as Deputy Entertainment Editor. Metro: Copson, Josie joins as Senior Features Writer. Financial Times (London): Ruehl, Mercedes joins as Switzerland and Austria Correspondent. Metro:...
Canada Moves
Press Moves Canada – January 2025
CTV Atlantic (CKLT): Smith, Callum joins as Video Journalist. Global Halifax (CIHF-TV): King, Megan joins as Digital Broadcast Journalist. Global Halifax (CIHF-TV): Bailey, Mitchell joins as Digital Broadcast Journalist.Financial Post: Marr, Garry joins as columnist....
Press Moves Canada – December 2024
La Presse Canadienne: Quentin Dufranne joins as Reporter.Thomson Reuters: Erin Banco joins as National Security Reporter. Thomson Reuters: Wen-YeeLee joins as Taiwan Technology Correspondent.The Toronto Star: Ryan Tumilty joins as Politics Reporter.
Press Moves Canada – November 2024
Global BC CHAN-TV: Ryan Lehal joins as Producer.CBC Toronto (CBLA-TV): Samritha Arunasalam joins as Senior Writer.The Toronto Star: Reagan McSwain joins as Staff Reporter. The Toronto Star: Vanessa Tiberio joins as Staff Reporter.
Media Layoffs and Closures
July 2026, Canadian journalism hit again as Rogers cuts 230 jobs nationwide, including shuttering six radio stations
Rogers Sports & Media announced a company-wide reduction that will eliminate roughly 230 positions across TV, radio and corporate functions and includes the closure of six radio stations in multiple cities. Union leaders and local stakeholders framed the cuts as...
July 2026, More southern Illinois counties become news deserts as local newspapers close
A new article documents a regional publisher’s shutdown of more than a dozen small-town newspapers as part of a corporate restructuring, leaving multiple counties without local media outlets. The piece outlines the immediate outcomes—subscriptions redirected to...
July 2026, ‘Sad, angry and betrayed’: Reactions pour in after Kitchener’s 570 NewsRadio taken off air
Coverage focused on the local impact after Rogers shut down 570 NewsRadio in Kitchener as part of the same round of cuts. The story captures community and municipal leaders’ reactions — describing shock, anger and concerns about loss of local accountability reporting...
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May 2026, Condé Nast Plans to Shutter or Reduce Several Smaller Titles
Condé Nast announced a portfolio restructuring that shutters several smaller operations and trims staff as it shifts resources to its largest, most profitable brands. Plans include winding down standalone digital editions (including SELF) and reducing operations for...
May 2026, Social Media Giant Snap Announces It Will Lay Off Thousands Amid AI Shift
Snap Inc. announced it will eliminate roughly 1,000 roles globally (about 16% of its full-time workforce) and close around 300 open positions as the company shifts resources toward artificial intelligence and higher-growth product areas.
May 2026, X Moves Announces Sharp Cuts to Creator Payments in Order to Curb Clickbait Culture
The social platform X announced sweeping changes to its creator monetisation program that significantly reduce payments to accounts that largely repost content or engage in clickbait tactics. According to the report, the company has already cut payouts for so-called...
May 2026, Meta Preparing a New Wave of Layoffs as Zuckerberg Pivots Toward AI
News reports indicate Meta Platforms is preparing a significant workforce reduction—potentially cutting about 8,000 roles, roughly 10% of its global staff—in an initial wave expected in late May as the company shifts heavily toward AI investments and infrastructure.
May 2026, Nieman Reports Shutters Its Print Edition After Nearly 80 Years
As a response to industry-wide readership and budgetary shifts, Nieman Reports announced that its Fall 2025/Winter 2026 issue will be the magazine’s final print edition as it moves to an all-digital model.
May 2026, Several Canadian Campus Radio Stations Facing Uncertainty
Reflecting financial stress in the campus and community radio sector, several Canadian campus radio stations are reported to be going off the air or under threat to do so, following budget cuts at their host postsecondary institutions. Many have already suspended...
May 2026, ‘60 Minutes’ Reportedly Set for Massive Shakeup Before Next Season: How CBS Show Will Change
Reports indicate CBS News’ editor-in-chief is planning major changes to “60 Minutes” after the current season, potentially including staff reductions and a shift in editorial focus toward harder investigative reporting. Sources say the overhaul could affect...
May 2026, Washington Post Announces Substantial Newsroom Layoffs
Recent reports say the Washington Post carried out extensive newsroom layoffs that significantly reduced staff headcount as part of a cost-cutting round. The storied outlet has been navigating industry pressures—advertising declines, digital subscription strategies,...
May 2026, Disney Reports It Will Lay Off as Many as 1,000 Employees
Multiple sources are reporting that Disney is planning workforce reductions of as many as 1,000 employees, with its Marvel Studios division and the marketing department expected to be heavily affected, reflecting recent leadership change and broader efforts to reduce...
May 2026, BBC Announces Biggest Round of Cuts in 15 Years, About 2,000 Jobs
During an all-staff call, the BBC announced plans to cut roughly 2,000 roles—about 10% of its workforce—over the next three years as part of a drive to reduce costs by around 10%. The planned cuts, expected to affect all areas of BBC News, reflect mounting financial...
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Press Moves brings you a selection of the most recent media moves and key changes in the weeks ahead. These are among the thousands of updates made every day on Agility.
The Agility PR Solutions team is pleased to deliver your monthly roundup of journalist appointments and key updates within the media. We appreciate your input, and we hope that you find the Press Moves bulletin useful, keeping you up to date with media changes across the USA, UK and Canada.
