After more than 20 years at Hop Studios (😮!), I’ve got some breaking news: I’ll be wrapping up my work here at the end of May and stepping into a new role at WordPress with the Newspack team at Automattic (makers of WordPress).
Newspack is a publishing platform tailored to the needs of independent newsrooms. As someone who’s spent much of my career at the intersection of journalism, technology, and user experience, their mission resonates deeply. I’m excited to be joining a team working to support sustainable, community-centred journalism around the world. I hope to contribute meaningfully and positively to this complex and crucial publishing technology space.
At the same time, this is a bittersweet transition. Hop Studios has been my professional home for two decades, and even that large round number significantly understates the significance this company holds for me!
I’ve had the wonderful opportunity to work with an incredible range of clients — smart, passionate people doing meaningful work. I’ve also had the good fortune to collaborate with a team of colleagues who care deeply about building the web thoughtfully and well. I’ve been part of founding and guiding an organization that is committed to doing good in the world. I’m so proud of what we’ve all accomplished together.
Hard as it is to leave, I know this team will continue to bring their integrity, spirit, and compassion to the work they do for clients who share those values.
To everyone I’ve worked with, coworker and client, thank you… for the trust, the conversations, the *cough* learning opportunities *cough*, the challenges, and the many shared successes. I carry it all with me into this next role, with immense gratitude.
💕 Susie
