• by Ray Schultz , March 11, 2025

Entertainment newsletter publisher Ankler Media has announced two hires to fill newly created positions. 

Kelsey Stefanson will join as design director and Simone Flournoy, formerly of The Washington Post, will serve as communications manager, both effective March 17.  

Stefanson will be tasked with the design of Ankler Media brands, including the flagship newsletter The Ankler, the creator economy newsletter Like & Subscribe, and book/IP standalone The Optionist. Stefanson joins after more than 10 years at The Hollywood Reporter.

Flournoy will develop and execute external communication strategies as growth accelerates for Ankler Media. Previously, Flournoy was a senior communications coordinator at The Washington Post. 

“We are thrilled to welcome Kelsey and Simone to the Ankler Media team,” says Janice Min, CEO and editor-in-chief of Ankler Media. “Kelsey has a remarkable aesthetic, and her inspired approach to design and storytelling will be instrumental in shaping the visual identity of all our Ankler Media properties as we continue to evolve and grow.”

Min continues, “Simone’s strategic communications expertise will help us continue to own the intersection of business and entertainment, and amplify our top-notch reporting in a changing media landscape.”