RNZ Journalists Recognised at the Voyager Media Awards
RNZ journalists have been recognised at the Voyager Media Awards, celebrating the very best in print, digital and broadcast journalism on all media platforms across New Zealand.
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Latest breaking news about the hiring, firing and retiring of the people who make the global media industry tick.
Rhiana Whitson Named Tasmanian Journalist of the Year
ABC state political reporter Rhiana Whitson has been named Tasmanian Journalist Of The Year for her news-breaking reporting exposing widespread issues in the state’s health system.
Chris Pruitt Promoted to VP & GM at KIAH-TV
Nexstar Broadcasting has promoted Chris Pruitt to Vice President and General Manager of its broadcast and digital operations in Houston, TX, overseeing KIAH-TV and cw39.com.
Marci Daniels to Vice President and General Manager at WLNS-TV
Nexstar has promoted Marci Daniels to Vice President and General Manager of its broadcast and digital operations in Lansing, MI (DMA #112), overseeing WLNS-TV (CBS) and WLNS.com.
VOA’s Kane Farabaugh Wins Three Journalism Awards
Voice of America’s Midwest correspondent, Kane Farabaugh, picked up three Peter Lisagor awards from the Chicago Headline Club, the Chicago chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists.
Rob Silverstein Named EP of New PEOPLE TV Show
Meredith Corporation has named Rob Silverstein Executive Producer/Showrunner of its new daily, syndicated half-hour TV show based on the content of the PEOPLE brand, effective immediately.
Washington Post Hires Anthony Pesce
The Washington Post has announced that Anthony Pesce will join it as a senior engineer on the engineering team which is dedicated to supporting its politics coverage.
BBC Radio 4 Names Kirsty Wark as New ‘The Reunion’ Host
Kirsty Wark has been named as the new presenter of Radio 4’s The Reunion, starting from August, whilst also continuing her presenting role on BBC Two's Newsnight.
J. Patrick Baldwin to Lead WHBF-TV & KGCW-TV
Nexstar has announced that it has named J. Patrick Baldwin as Vice President and General Manager of its broadcast and digital operations in Davenport, IA and Rock Island/Moline, IL.