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Sydney Ember / New York Times:
Jim Kirk, former publisher of The Chicago Sun-Times, to be named EIC of the LA Times, to replace Lewis D'Vorkin, who will become Tronc's chief content officer — In an attempt to calm rising newsroom tensions at The Los Angeles Times, the paper was expected to name Jim Kirk …
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Lukas I. Alpert / Wall Street Journal:
Tronc brings Jim Rich back as editor in chief of the New York Daily News following the suspension of two top editors and sudden departure of interim chief — Move follows the suspension of two top editors at the tabloid amid sexual harassment investigations
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The New York Observer, New York Daily News, New York Post and @joepompeo
Eric Lichtblau / New Yorker:
An interview with historian Gar Alperovitz, the previously anonymous mastermind behind Daniel Ellsberg's leak of the Pentagon Papers to the press — Speaking publicly for the first time, a historian reveals the crucial role he and a small band of others played in helping Daniel Ellsberg leak the documents to journalists.
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Nicholas Confessore / New York Times:
New York Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman opens investigation into Devumi, the company that sells millions of fake followers to celebs, journalists, others — The New York attorney general, Eric T. Schneiderman, on Saturday opened an investigation into a company that sold millions …
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Lesley Goldberg / Hollywood Reporter:
NBCUniversal cable network Bravo is near a deal for a two-season drama based on LA Times podcast Dirty John; sister network Oxygen greenlights companion series — Fellow NBCUniversal-owned cable network Oxygen has also greenlighted a companion unscripted series exploring the real-life crimes of “Dirty” John Meehan.
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@erik_hayden, @thr and TV Tattle
Philip Eil / Columbia Journalism Review:
As alt-weeklies die out, communities lose them as local media ombudsmen, career entry spots for diverse writers, and platforms for strong voices — Alt-weekly boxes circa 2012. Adoephoto, via Flickr — THE OREGON-BASED ALT-WEEKLY Willamette Week recently published a piece explaining why its 2002 article, “RUBBISH!
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Graydon Carter / Vanity Fair:
Profile of Graydon Carter, who recalls fond memories and shares tricks of the trade as editor of Vanity Fair for 25 years — The author recounts the key to his longevity, and some of his greatest hits along the way. — All good things—certainly in my case this month—eventually come to an end.
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@vfhive, @smlyne, @gigilevangie and @algiordano
Brian Stelter / CNNMoney:
Legal analyst Lis Wiehl, who formerly settled with Bill O'Reilly for $32M, named an anchor on new live-streaming network Law & Crime — Legal analyst Lis Wiehl, who was in the news last year for striking a $32 million settlement deal with Bill O'Reilly, is getting back to reporting the news.
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@erikwemple, Law & Crime and @emilysteel
Graham Ruddick / The Guardian:
Source: on Tuesday, the BBC will publish PwC's audit of its top stars salaries and unveil a set of proposals designed to tackle its gender pay gap — Broadcaster to publish audit and proposals following calls from women to overhaul pay structure — The BBC will admit this week …
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@dawnbutlerbrent and Press Gazette
Max Willens / Digiday:
HuffPost's Head of Product Julia Beizer joins Bloomberg Media as its first chief product officer, overseeing its desktop and mobile site and more — Bloomberg Media wants to build stronger bonds with its audience across devices in 2018, so it's hired its first digital head of product in Julia Beizer …
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@lpolgreen, @raju and @digiday
Jeffrey A. Trachtenberg / Wall Street Journal:
Meredith names COO Tom Harty as new CEO, ahead of its acquisition of Time Inc., effective February 1; current CEO Steve Lacy to become executive chairman — Tom Harty to assume top job of combined media company with focus on digital side of business — As Meredith Corp. MDP 1.59% prepares …
Steve Greene / IndieWire:
La La Land director Damien Chazelle signs deal with Apple to write and direct new series, will partner with La La Land producers Jordan Horowitz and Fred Berger — Here's to the content providers who dream. — Less than a year after becoming the youngest Best Director winner in Oscars history …
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