Christina Manna joins NYT Wirecutter

Christina Manna will support the company’s push to feature high-profile talent in its journalism.

The New York Times: A new editor on International in London

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 appoints Craig Blank as principal, bringing more than 20 years of strategic investment leadership

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.

Connoisseur Media names Keith Dakin as SVP of programming

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.

Knight Foundation appoints Amalie Nash as vice president of journalism

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.

The Guardian promotes Mylene Sylvestre to managing director of publishing and e-commerce

Guardian Media Group has announced that Mylene Sylvestre has been promoted to managing director of publishing and e-commerce.

The New York Times: International’s new Continental Europe editor

Patrick Kingsley will be based in London and at the forefront of the desk’s coverage of a vital region.

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Lauren Leibowitz takes over as copy chief.
Nikita Stewart is returning to the desk as its next leader.
NPR has announced that Ryland Barton will be joining the Newscast team as a PM anchor, writing, producing and delivering hourly national newscasts beginning Sept. 22.
CNN has announced the appointment of Tal Shalev as a senior reporter, based in the network’s Jerusalem bureau. Also joining CNN’s Jerusalem bureau this month is Zeena Saifi, taking up the role of field producer.
Daniel Sforza, the executive editor of The (Bergen) Record and the state editor of Gannett’s other daily newspapers, is departing within the next month.
Nota has appointed Kevin Barth as chief commercial officer, its first executive hire. Barth will lead Nota’s global go-to-market strategy as the company scales.
Greta Lawn joins from Microsoft and previous leadership roles at Spotify and Hearst Magazines.
Felicia Mason has retired after 38 years with Alabama Press Association, 25 years as executive director. Her successor is Brad English.
Alexis Winston has joined the Video desk as a video production and planning coordinator, working with Reporter Video.
The Minnesota Star Tribune has announced the hiring of Angie Schulke as its new chief product and technology officer. She brings decades of leadership experience in engineering, product development and digital innovation across multiple industries.
WTKR/WGNT, the Scripps-owned CBS affiliated television stations in Norfolk, has promoted news director Ed Reams to the role of general manager/news director, effective Sept. 8. 
Scott Dance joins the Climate Desk as a reporter, covering the impacts of global warming.
Chloe Malle is head of editorial content for American Vogue, effective immediately.
Ryan Gilchrest was named director of editorial content for Community Journals Media Group, which publishes Greenville Journal and Upstate Business Journal, as well as lifestyle magazines TOWN and atHome.
Dave Brown joins The Wall Street Journal from POLITICO, where he has been the deputy managing editor, global security for the past year.
Telemundo’s stations in Arizona have announced a new anchor for their shared 11 a.m. newscast as well as a multimedia journalist hire.
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CBS News has named Kim Harvey as the new executive producer of the “CBS Evening News,” announced Tom Cibrowski, president and executive editor of CBS News.