Times-News sports editor Jeff Kirik joins Gannon athletic department
Longtime Erie Times-News sports editor Jeff Kirik has joined Gannon University as assistant director of athletics for media relations. His first day in his new role was Thursday.
"We are thrilled to welcome Jeff to our team as he brings a wealth of knowledge, experience and passion for athletics," Lisa Goddard McGuirk, the university's director of athletics, said in a statement. "His overall commitment to excellence will continue to elevate the efforts of our department, specifically as it relates to showcasing the many achievements of our Gannon Golden Knights."
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Kirik had had full oversight of the Times-News sports staff since October 2012. He also had served as the western Pennsylvania sports editor for the USA Today Network, working with reporters and editors at the Beaver County Times, Ellwood City Ledger and Somerset Daily American as well as with colleagues from around the state and Atlantic Region.
One of his signature efforts has been the annual Northwest Pennsylvania High School Sports Awards, which have drawn as many as 900 guests and in June was attended by 700 at the Bayfront Convention Center.
Kirik had worked at the Times-News since 1995. He started his career at the New Castle News in 1990.
"Gannon has many great stories to tell, and I'll team up with my coworkers to tell those stories," Kirik said about his new role.
Applications are being accepted for Times-News and western Pennsylvania sports editor at www.gannett.com/careers.
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