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AP photographer Dar Yasin wins international photojournalism award

AP photographer Dar Yasin has won the inaugural Yannis Behrakis International Photojournalism Award from Athens Photo World for a compelling collection of photographs chronicling the ongoing conflict in Kashmir.

Emily Swanson named AP director of public opinion research

Deputy Managing Editor for Operations David Scott announced on Monday that polling editor Emily Swanson will be AP’s new director of public opinion research. Here is his memo to staff: 

Making climate ‘a human story’

Today AP launched a 12-part series about efforts underway around the world to save or revive ecosystems and restore landscapes and species in a world affected by human activity and climate change.

AP environment series asks What Can Be Saved

The Associated Press will roll out a series of in-depth, multimedia stories beginning Sept. 17 that will chronicle 12 examples of intense efforts being waged around the world to save or revive ecosystems, reversing some of humankind’s most destructive past actions and preserving vital natural habitats on Earth.

SEPT. 12, 2019

Matt Chandler named news director for Latin America

Vice President for International News Ian Phillips today announced a key appointment, sending this memo to staff:

Nomaan Merchant named US politics editor

In a memo to staff on Tuesday, Washington Bureau Chief Anna Johnson and Deputy Washington Bureau Chief Steven Sloan announced a key appointment:

Mark Grant named VP of global security and safety

In a memo to staff on Tuesday, Senior Vice President and Executive Editor Julie Pace announced that Mark Grant has been named AP’s new vice president for global security and safety:

AP adds journalist to cover climate, business in Africa

In a memo to staff, Global Business Editor Noreen Gillespie announced that Taiwo Adebayo will join AP to cover the intersection of climate and business in Africa: 

Additions to AP’s US News team

In a memo to staff on Thursday, U.S. News Director Josh Hoffner announced two key hires to AP’s U.S. News team:

Expanding the reach of nonpartisan, fact-based news

As part of AP’s focus on its digital platforms, The Associated Press has hired two senior leaders to oversee its direct to audience efforts, which will include a new look for APNews.com later this year.

Chad Day named chief elections analyst

In a memo to staff on Tuesday, Vice President and Head of News Strategy and Operations David Scott and Director of Public Opinion Research Emily Swanson announced that Chad Day will be AP’s new chief elections analyst:

Saeed Ahmed named VP of news for digital platforms

In a memo to staff on Tuesday, Senior Vice President and Executive Editor Julie Pace announced that Saeed Ahmed has been named AP’s first vice president of news for digital platforms: