Christina Manna will support the company’s push to feature high-profile talent in its journalism.
The New York Times has announces a new addition to its Middle East editing team in London: Christopher Lord, formerly of Monocle and BBC News, will join Marjorie Olster in working with a growing group of correspondents in the region to deliver comprehensive and insightful coverage of one of the biggest stories in the world.
Sinclair Ventures, a division of Sinclair, Inc., has appointed Craig Blank as principal. In this newly created role, Blank will oversee Sinclair Ventures’ minority-owned investment portfolio, helping to shape the long-term investment strategy and drive growth across various asset classes, as well as sourcing majority-owned investments.
As Connoisseur Media completes its acquisition of Alpha Media, it is building out its executive team. That includes naming Keith Dakin its new senior vice president of programming.
The John S. and James L. Knight Foundation has announced the appointment of Amalie Nash as vice president of journalism. A veteran newsroom leader and innovator in digital transformation, Nash will guide Knight’s investments in strengthening local news and advancing the future of sustainable, independent journalism.
Guardian Media Group has announced that Mylene Sylvestre has been promoted to managing director of publishing and e-commerce.
Patrick Kingsley will be based in London and at the forefront of the desk’s coverage of a vital region.
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