PublicAffairs announced two new editorial hires this week. Brandon Proia joined the house on February 1 as editor. He was previously an associate editor at Basic Books, a literary scout, and a freelance editor. Clara Platter will start on March 1 as senior editor. She was previously the history editor for Princeton University Press. Finally, senior editor Lindsay Jones is leaving PublicAffairs after seven years to pursue independent editorial projects and other interests. Her last day is February 17.