Jobs Roundup: November 2023 | Craig Chapple is appointed head of content at PocketGamer.biz
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Steel Media has announced that Craig Chapple has been appointed as head of content at PocketGamer.biz.
Chapple brings a career of more than 12 years working within the games industry. His work history includes a three-year stint as EMEA mobile insights strategist at Sensor Tower.
In the past, he served as senior editor at PocketGamer.biz and was with the publication for three years before his departure.
Regarding his appointment, Chapple said, "I'm joining PocketGamer.biz as head of content!"
"I'm excited to be fully back into the world of journalism and working with the talented team here to provide breaking news, the big interviews, and insightful analyses. It's always been a passion of mine, and I'm delighted to be back in the fray."
Shannon Gerritzen has been promoted to head of publishing at IllFonic.
She previously served as vice president of marketing and communications at the game publisher.
Gerritzen's career includes a two-year stint as director of communications and marketing at Hidden Path Entertainment. She also served as vice president of communications at UMG Gaming.
"I've leaned on my past experiences in PR and events to shape how I look at marketing a game. I now look forward to growing the publishing department. I want to bring games and IPs to IllFonic that we are fans of," said Gerritzen in the announcement.
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