Publisher Vince Johnson said Kareem Wilson's new position as multimedia reporter and audience development manager will make The Sumter Item's coverage "more valuable to our subscribers, advertisers and community partners." more

Hub Brown has been named dean of the University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications, effective July 1. He will succeed Diane McFarlin, who will retire at the end of this year after having served eight years in that role. more

Steven Stiefel was named publisher of The Times-Journal in Fort Payne, Alabama, this week to succeed Tricia Clinton-Dunne, who stepped down to become city treasurer at Fort Payne City Hall. more

In an emotional virtual meeting Thursday afternoon with the staff, which has worked remotely since March due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Aminda Marqués González talked about her decision, often blinking back tears. more

Shaun Fogarty has been named executive director of sales for Virginia Media Group where he will lead the advertising team for the Norfolk and Newport News papers. more

During the Alliance for Audited Media’s recent annual business meeting, the results of the director elections were announced, including the election of a new director representing U.S. news media: Kevin Denny, vice president of consumer revenue for Advance Local. more

Robin Gruen, who describes herself as “a passionate storyteller who believes that every brand has a unique and powerful tale to tell,” has been named vice president of Brand Avenue Studios with Lee Enterprises. more

"To be asked to grow subscription audiences at a time when communities and families are almost desperate for informative, accurate and impactful news is an amazing and worthwhile endeavor — and it is not taken lightly," says Samuel Metcalf, the newly-appointed director of marketing technology with WEHCO Media's digital division. more

Veteran advertising executive Kelly Till is joining the Richmond Times-Dispatch and its parent company as vice president of sales for Virginia. more

Rex Maynor, publisher of the Daily Leader in Brookhaven, Mississippi, and The Natchez Democrat, has resigned and plans to move to North Carolina to assist an ailing family member. more

Evening Post Industries, parent company to The Post and Courier and Free Times in South Carolina, announced earlier this month that Free Times publisher Chase Heatherly has been promoted to the position of regional chief revenue officer for Evening Post’s Community Newspaper Group. more

Nancy A. Meyer will join the Miami Herald as president, the McClatchy Company announced Friday. She will be responsible for the business operations of the Miami Herald and el Nuevo Herald. more

The University of North Carolina Hussman School of Journalism and Media has established a new executive-in-residence program to honor Carolina alumnus Frank A. Daniels Jr. ‘53, the legendary president and publisher of The News & Observer in Raleigh, North Carolina. more

The New York Times Company announced on Wednesday that Arthur Ochs Sulzberger Jr., 69, will retire as chairman and a member of its board of directors on Dec. 31 and will be succeeded as chairman by A.G. Sulzberger, 40, Times publisher since 2018. Sulzberger Jr. will assume the title chairman emeritus. more

Brainworks Software began September with the promotion of five key leaders and the addition of one software implementer/support specialist.  more

Dennis Anderson has been named vice president of news and content development for Shaw Media. In his new role, Anderson will oversee all journalism and content efforts, and he will directly supervise Shaw Media’s newsrooms in Illinois. more

Cox Enterprises has appointed George Markley to assume the role of vice president of risk management. In this role, Markley will take responsibility for providing the strategic vision for the company’s insurance, safety and risk controls. more

Brian Kelley, a 27-year veteran of The Roanoke (Virginia) Times, will become the newspaper’s editor later this month. more

In his new role, Mayur Gupta will be responsible for driving Gannett's vision and strategy as the company transforms to a subscription-led content business. more

Robert Blankenship has been named the regional publisher of the Andalusia (Alabama) Star-News, Brewton Standard and Atmore Advance and all affiliated print and digital products. more