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More change at Philly Inquirer

Discussion in 'Journalism topics only' started by Zeemer, Oct 24, 2007.

  1. Zeemer

    Zeemer Member

    Word around the campfire is that sports editor Jim Jenks is bolting for MLB.com.
     
  2. Mayfly

    Mayfly Active Member

    I wonder what the chances of them posting an editor position if this is true. My guess is that they will just shuffle responsibilities around to not have to go through the large application process.
     
  3. Zeemer

    Zeemer Member

    No idea yet, Mayfly. John Quinn is the deputy. But Bill Marimow has displayed a pattern of bringing his own people in since taking over as editor of the paper late last year. New MEs, some new department heads. As with most newspaper decisions these days, it will probably come down to whether Marimow gets the green light to hire.
    With Stephen A. Smith's imminent departure, Claire Smith going to ESPN and Shannon Ryan leaving for the Chicago Tribune, Jenks' leaving puts the Inquirer sports staff down four bodies since August.
     
  4. wickedwritah

    wickedwritah Guest

    I wonder if they still have ASEs typing in agate on Saturday nights?

    That place is falling apart.
     
  5. Zeemer

    Zeemer Member

    They do.
    It is.
     
  6. wickedwritah

    wickedwritah Guest

    I guess I can't blame Marimow for wanting his own people.

    I hope Jenks jumped and wasn't pushed. He seems like a nice enough guy.
     
  7. Riddick

    Riddick Active Member

    Good for Jim. Great guy. Wish I were in a position to jump on the Internet bandwagon.
     
  8. Stone Cane

    Stone Cane Member

    glen guzzo
    dave tucker
    nancy cooney
    tim dwyer
    jim jenks

    what's the longest anybody has stayed in this position?

    is this about average for metros?
     
  9. Chi City 81

    Chi City 81 Guest

    The man is a virus. [/Lester Freeman]
     
  10. What's the time frame there?
     
  11. wickedwritah

    wickedwritah Guest

    Jenks has been there for a couple years. He came on board before all the K-R stuff started going down.
     
  12. Clever username

    Clever username Active Member

    Seriously? Mother of god.
     
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