YNOT – Steve Javors has been named associate managing editor at AVN, the longstanding adult entertainment industry trade journal announced. Javors moved to the AVN Media Network from rival XBIZ, where he previously served as editor-in-chief of the latter’s Premier adult retail trade magazine.Javors’ responsibilities in his new position include covering daily news for AVN.com and writing in-depth features for the monthly print publication AVN.

A Brooklyn, NY, native, Javors got his start in journalism as a student at St. John’s University in Jamaica, NY, where he served as the sports editor for the student newspaper. He resigned the position in 2002 to accept a prestigious internship in the public relations department with the NBA’s New York Knicks.

While in college Javors also interned for PSP Sports, the nation’s largest publisher of game-day sports programs. He edited and wrote spot copy for a plethora of publications, including the official magazines of the Seattle Mariners, New York Jets, Oakland Raiders and New England Patriots. He also edited the Heisman Trophy section of national game-day insert Touchdown Illustrated.

Javors freelance work has been published in College Basketball Illustrated, Newsday and Queens-Times Ledger, as well as online at NYKnicks.com and SportsUniversity.com.

He migrated to the adult entertainment industry as public relations director for MALLcom. In 2006 he joined the staff at XBIZ, where he managed the content, design, production and promotion of Premiere.

He has been quoted as a knowledgeable source about the adult industry in the Los Angeles Times, US Weekly, and the Las Vegas Sun, as well as by E! Online, Wired.com, TheDailyBeast.com and National Public Radio.

“I’ve long admired the quality of Steve’s work as a writer and editor and have been equally impressed with his insight, as well as his business savvy,” AVN Vice President and Publisher Tony Lovett said. “When he became available, it was a no-brainer. I knew we had a special opportunity to add to our team that rarest of animals: a first-rate journalist with a vast knowledge of this industry.

“Steve comes to us as a trusted member of this community, with a sterling reputation industry-wide for his honesty, intelligence and dedication to his craft. I think I speak for all of us at AVN when I say we’re excited he’s here, and we look forward to a bright future with him on board.”

Javors said he his no less happy to be associated with an enduring, powerful adult industry brand.

“I’m excited to embark on this next step in my career at a company like AVN that’s such a powerful brand,” he told YNOT.com. “I look forward to making my mark and to joining their already solid team.

“It feels great to be back doing something I love for an industry as dynamic as this one. I truly appreciate the support and warm welcomes I’ve received.”

Javors may be reached via email or by phone at (818) 718-5788, ext. 106.