Lea Carpenter, deputy publisher at The Paris Review, has left her position. [FishbowlNY]

Ben Ryder Howe, senior editor at The Paris Review has left his position to pursue freelance opportunities. [FishbowlNY]

Elisa Shevitz, vice president of corporate communications at American Express Publishing, is leaving her position to pursue freelance projects. (mb)

John Paterson has been named director of marketing innovation at Meredith. He was previously a Meredith integrated sales manager for the American Baby Group. (release)

Steven Baker has been named production director a Popular Mechanics. He was previously production director at Shop Etc. and production editor at Vibe. (mb)

Lauren Gard has been named an associate editor at Marie Claire. (mb)

Larry S. Kramer has been named president of CBS Digital Media. He was previously creator of MarketWatch.com and a consultant to Dow Jones. (NYT)