CUYAHOGA FALLS, Ohio — Joe Scalzo has joined the team at Tire Business and its sister publication, Rubber & Plastics News, as the publications' online content editor.
In this role, Mr. Scalzo will be responsible for overseeing web and social media sites for both brands.
"Joe is an award-winning journalist who brings a wealth of talent to the team," Tire Business Editor Don Detore said. "As Joe learns the tire industry, I'm looking forward to the contributions he will make in promoting and enhancing our digital footprint. He is a fantastic addition to our publication."
Mr. Scalzo most recently was a sports writer for The Canton Repository in Canton, Ohio, for more than four years. He has been honored numerous times for his work, including being named Sports Writer of the Year six times by the Ohio Associated Press Media Editors.
Prior to his role at the Repository, Mr. Scalzo was a journalist for The Vindicator in Youngstown, Ohio, for 14 years.
Mr. Scalzo graduated from Malone University in Canton. He resides in Northeast Ohio with his wife Tiffani and twin daughters.
Reach Mr. Scalzo at [email protected]. Follow him on Twitter: @JoeScalzo01.