Trudi Gilfillian is the new opinion editor for four McClatchy newspapers in South Carolina: The State (Columbia), The Beaufort Gazette, The Island Packet (Hilton Head) and The Sun News (Myrtle Beach). more

Carol Herman, an award-winning journalist and editor with The Washington Times for over two decades, has died. She was 69. more

The Solutions Journalism Network has named award-winning journalist, author and journalism educator Francine Huff as its new director of journalism school partnerships. Huff was most recently the Knight Chair for Student Achievement at Florida A&M University, more

Le Moyne College has appointed Sean Kirst to serve as its inaugural journalist-in-residence in the Department of Communication and Film Studies beginning in fall 2021. This appointment will strengthen the College’s curricular and co-curricular journalism programs and advance Le Moyne’s Jesuit mission to provide students a liberal arts education that fosters leadership and engagement in local, regional and global communities. more

Albert Eisele, a veteran member of the Washington press corps who helped found the Hill, a newspaper dedicated to coverage of the hurly-burly of Congress, the White House, politics, lobbying and life in the nation’s capital, died June 29 at an assisted-living facility in Falls Church, Va. He was 85. more

Patrick Keck has been named editor of the Pike County News Watchman in Waverly, Ohio. In a column to readers, Keck wrote that he entered the field of journalism professionally a few months after his 2020 graduation — with the Portsmouth Daily Times and looks forward to "sitting down with elected officials, business leaders, educators, coaches, you name it" in his new role. more

Announcement from Editorial Page Editor Fred Hiatt: "I am delighted to announce that Karen Tumulty has agreed to become deputy editorial page editor." more

Jan Swoope, lifestyles editor of The Commercial Dispatch in Columbus, Mississippi, passed away June 30 after a battle with cancer. more

After two decades as theater critic of the Chicago Tribune Chris Jones was named editorial page editor Wednesday. But he said he still plans to review “the major shows” for the newspaper. more

The following announcement was sent on behalf of Editorial Pages Editor Sewell Chan and Utility Journalism Editor Matthew Ballinger. We are pleased to announce that Jon Healey, one of our most versatile, energetic and thoughtful editors, is returning to the newsroom after a distinguished run in Opinion. He will be a senior editor for the utility journalism team, reporting to Matthew Ballinger. more

Jack Robb, a veteran newspaper executive, has been appointed publisher of The Valdosta Daily Times, effective immediately. He will be assisted by Laurie Gay, who has been promoted to general manager-advertising director. more

Orestes Baez has joined the Wisconsin Newspaper Association Board of Directors, accepting an appointment by WNA President Gregg Walker to fill an open seat. more

Veteran Florida newspaper editor Jennifer Orsi is joining the USA TODAY Network as executive editor of the Sarasota Herald-Tribune and Florida regional editor, overseeing 18 Gannett-owned daily newspapers in the state.  more

Miami Herald business editor Jane Wooldridge has been promoted to senior director for journalism sustainability. more

Kevin Graeler was named managing editor of the Columbia (Missouri) Daily Tribune this past week, removing the interim tag he held since January. Arriving at the Tribune in 2018, Graeler first served as night and weekend editor before becoming sports editor in June 2019. more

Heidi Gebhardt, veteran Meadville Tribune advertising executive, has been promoted to general manager of the Pennsylvania paper. more

On June 30, Cal Bratt will retire after four decades in the newspaper business.  Ironically, he wasn’t the first Bratt to see his name in the local paper — Lynden (Washington) Tribune. more

Last week the South Carolina Press Association Executive Committee named Jen Madden and Randall Savely co-executive directors of the press association, effective July 23 when Bill Rogers officially retires. more

The Daily News has named Bill Green as its next editor to lead the news operations of the nearly century-old Longview, Washington, newspaper. more

Last week, the Beaverton Valley Times (Portland, Oregon) lost a leader, a sparkplug and a dear friend. Christine Moore spent the last 20 years of her life working for Pamplin Media Group. For much of that time, including right up until her death last Thursday from cancer complications, she served as publisher of The Times and led the newspaper's editorial board. more