Walla announces today the appointment of Eyal Gibley as the deputy editor-in-chief of the site. As part of his role, he will be responsible for managing the lifestyle channels, editing the homepage, marketing the content and all of Walla’s social activities.
Gibli, 40, a graduate of the Department of Communication and Political Science at Tel Aviv University, has served for the past 15 years in a variety of writing and editing positions at the Yedioth Ahronoth group, including: editor of Go Style magazine, editor-in-chief of the youth magazine Rosh Ehad and editor of the Leisure website. plus”. Gibley currently serves as the digital editor of Big Brother. Gibley will take up his post on April 1st.
Walla is the largest content site in Israel, which recently joined the Jerusalem Post media group, which includes Maariv, Radio 103fm and Sport 1. Gibley’s appointment is part of a strategic move to strengthen the site’s content and social system.
Incoming Walla editor Eran Tiefenbrunn said: “Gibley brings with him extensive journalistic experience, managerial skills and an in-depth knowledge of the digital and social worlds. I am sure his joining will make a significant contribution to Walla.
Eyal Gibley said: “I am excited to embark on a new path and thank the Walla system and its editor-in-chief, Eran Tiefenbrunn, for the opportunity and the trust.”