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Michael Hoyt has been named executive editor of the Columbia Journalism Review (CJR), David Laventhol, publisher and editorial director of CJR announced. Hoyt, now senior editor at CJR and editor at the magazine since 1987, will fill the newly-created position effective with the July/August 2000 issue.
"Mike Hoyt's experience and energy will help us greatly in his new role, which is designed to strengthen us organizationally," Laventhol said. "Hoyt will be responsible, reporting to me, for all aspects of the magazine, with particular emphasis on story development." Laventhol added that Hoyt's new position, which will include editorial staff oversight, will allow Laventhol the opportunity to focus on overseeing the magazine's long-term goals and helping it evolve to reflect the rapid changes in the journalism world.
"Mike's promotion will enable David Laventhol and his talented Columbia Journalism Review team to make an excellent magazine even better in the future," said Tom Goldstein, dean of the Journalism School, which oversees the publication.
Hoyt joined the staff of Columbia Journalism Review as an associate editor in 1987 and was named senior editor in 1994. Before that he was a copy editor at Business Week and a freelance writer, contributing to The New York Times, The Village Voice, The Nation, Newsday, and Mother Jones, among others, including CJR. In addition to his position at CJR, Hoyt serves as an adjunct professor and master's advisor at the Journalism School.
"I'm honored to have a chance to work more directly with David and with the staff here to develop this magazine," said Hoyt. "More than ever, CJR has a key role to play in the world of journalism, and I hope to continue to help make it stronger."
David Laventhol joined CJR as publisher last July and assumed the role of editorial director last September. A former publisher of the Los Angeles Times and publisher and editor at Newsday, Laventhol also served as president of the Times Mirror company during 30 years with the California-based media company. Laventhol served on the Pulitzer Prize board for nine years, and was chairman of the International Press Institute from 1993-1995. He received the Columbia Journalism School Award in 1994.
CJR, founded in 1961, remains true to its founding mission of improving and elevating journalism. Highlights from recent issues include a survey of self-censorship by journalists; an in-depth look at sports journalism; and an assessment of how the media are covering the 2000 presidential campaign.
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