The online world continues to hire away from the MSM (the pool grows ever larger!). Buzzwire announced today that they have tapped Newsweek‘s former president and worldwide publisher Greg Osberg to join the company as CEO. Per the press release:

Leveraging nearly three decades of experience in the interactive media and publishing industry, Osberg will drive Buzzwire’s strategy to capitalize on the explosive growth of the mobile Web. Andrew MacFarlane, founder and former CEO, will remain actively involved in the company in the role of chairman and chief product officer where he will continue to drive product strategy and delivery.

Full release after the jump.

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Buzznet announced today that it has hired Jeff Leeds, former New York Times music reporter, as Editor-in-Chief. It is a newly created position and Leeds will be responsible for leading the expansion of editorial offerings on Buzznet, which will combine “the best original news, commentary, photos, and other contributions from staff writers and the site’s millions of community members.” He will also direct editorial strategy at Buzznet, and manage editors at the company’s partner sites, Stereogum, Absolute Punk, Idolator, Vampire Freaks, FOE, and The Gauntlet.

In addition, Buzznet has also hired former Alternative Press magazine managing editor Leslie Simon to fill the role of senior editor. Full release after the jump.

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