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Axios hires Thomas Novelly as it expands defense coverage

Axios has hired Thomas Novelly to cover space and is expanding its Future of Defense newsletter to twice a week, Talking Biz News reports.

Reuters promotes Rossalyn Warren to deputy digital director

Reuters has promoted Rossalyn Warren from audience editor to deputy digital director, Talking Biz News reports.

Nancy Cook joins The Washington Post as senior political reporter

The Washington Post has hired Nancy Cook as a senior White House and national political reporter, with an October 12 start date, Talking Biz News reports.

Pat Dorsey re-elected as chair of America’s Newspapers for full term

Pat Dorsey, publisher of The Santa Fe New Mexican, was elected Tuesday to a full-term as chair of  America's Newspapers.  Dorsey was named chair earlier this year after Matt McMillan accepted a role outside the newspaper industry.  He now will serve a full term as chair. 

Mel Meléndez to retire from South Florida Business Journal

Mel Meléndez will retire as editor in chief of the South Florida Business Journal after ten years in the role, Talking Biz News reports. His final day is December 4.

AP names Paul Byrne regional news director

The Associated Press has named Paul Byrne news director for Latin America, the Caribbean and Canada. He will oversee reporting in English and Spanish across formats in a region covering more than 30 countries, according to an AP staff announcement.

Kevin Roose joins The Atlantic as a contributing writer

Technology journalist Kevin Roose is joining The Atlantic as a contributing writer, according to an editorial memo reported by Talking Biz News. Roose comes from The New York Times, where he wrote about technology.

MinnPost names Steve Yaeger executive director and publisher

The MinnPost Board of Directors chose the former Star Tribune executive to lead the regional nonprofit newsroom into its next era of audience growth and financial sustainability.

Scripps taps Sean McGarvy to lead news strategy

The E.W. Scripps Company has promoted veteran news leader Sean McGarvy to head of news, effective Oct. 5.

Tracy Simmons named first full time executive editor of FāVS News

FāVS News has appointed founder Tracy Simmons as its first full-time executive editor, according to an announcement submitted by the nonprofit newsroom. She will begin January 1, 2027, after leaving …

Jud Heussler named as director of operations for CMG Jacksonville Radio

Cox Media Group announced that Jud Heussler has been named director of operations for CMG Jacksonville Radio, adding experienced programming and operational leadership to one of the company’s key radio markets.

A new hire joins the London Breaking News Hub at The New York Times

Karla Adam, a veteran reporter, brings agility, sharp judgment, fast fingers and a great metabolism for stories to the team.

Jeff Schnick named business editor of The Dallas Morning News

Jeff Schnick will join The Dallas Morning News as business editor on October 5, Talking Biz News reports, citing a staff announcement. The appointment brings him back to a newsroom where he previously served as night business editor.

Phil Pina named managing editor of Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal

Phil Pina has been named managing editor of the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal, according to Talking Biz News. He brings experience at both of the Twin Cities’ major daily newsrooms.

Phoenix Business Journal editor Greg Barr to retire in December

Greg Barr will retire in December as editor-in-chief of the Phoenix Business Journal after two decades with American City Business Journals, Talking Biz News reports. He has led the Phoenix newsroom since 2018.

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FOX Business Network’s (FBN) Larry Kudlow will host “Sunday Morning Futures” (10-11 AM/ET) through the weekend after the midterm elections (Sunday, Nov. 8).
FOX News Media has signed podcast and television host Billy Bush as a contributor, where he will appear across all platforms. He made his debut Sept. 22 on FOX News Channel’s “Jesse Watters Primetime” (8 p.m./ET).
Lisa Ryan will be joining BBC Studios as head of strategic audience development, effective Oct. 1. She arrives as BBC Studios continues to grow its bbc.com audience globally and build on the momentum of its subscription offering in the United States and Canada.
Justin Lessman will serve as the next executive director of the Minnesota Newspaper Association and Minnesota News Media Institute.
Anjali Singhvi has been promoted to assistant editor, with a focus on visual and spatial investigations.
Mehron Abdi joins the team as a vertical video editor, and James Robinson and Andrea Betanzos take on new roles.
The Axel Springer Global Reporters Network (ASGRN) is expanding with an editorial desk designed to deepen collaboration between newsrooms and accelerate major investigative and enterprise projects.
Leigh Waldman has been promoted to CNN correspondent. Beginning Oct. 12, she will be based in Los Angeles and will report across CNN platforms, bringing her field reporting experience and strong affiliate newsroom background to the network’s domestic news coverage.
Matt Shafer Powell, a public media leader with over 25 years of experience and a deep history with WUOT 91.9 FM, has been named the station’s new director, effective Oct. 26.
1440, the knowledge platform for the insatiably curious, today announced an expansion of its editorial leadership team as the company enters its next phase of growth. Julie Shain has been named editor-in-chief, overseeing 1440’s flagship Daily Digest, while former Daily Digest Editor-in-Chief Sony Kassam has moved into a newly created executive editor position focused on helping extend 1440’s editorial approach across its growing content ecosystem.
Adrienne Carter, an exceptional editor, thoughtful leader and top-notch journalist, has a broader new role.
Brooke Caison, Britt Lam and Jill Lubochinski joined The New York Times.
April Brumley Hinkle and Emily Dresslar have joined BlueLena Advisory to help independent publishers develop and grow advertising, sponsorship, events and corporate partnership programs.
In a LinkedIn post, Lark-Marie Anton announced that she will be departing USA TODAY Co., Inc. as chief communications and brand officer at the end of the month.
Sara Chodosh, who has produced outstanding work for Opinion, will join the Investigations desk as a graphics editor.
Anna Simpson has joined Newsroom Operations as D.C. senior operations manager.
Gray Media announced the promotion of Tim Maloney to general manager and director of sales of WBKO, the ABC, FOX, and CW affiliates serving Bowling Green and the surrounding South Central Kentucky region. The promotion takes effect Sept. 21.
The Reynolds Journalism Institute (RJI) at the Missouri School of Journalism has named Associate Professor Joy Jenkins as its research director, intensifying RJI’s pursuit of impactful, solutions-based research for journalism nationwide. Jenkins officially steps into the role on Jan. 1, 2027.
PEN America announced the selection of award-winning novelist, essayist and professor Phil Klay to serve as its president and chair of the board of trustees of the 104-year-old writers organization whose mission is to celebrate literature and defend freedom of expression.
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