Hite joins Barron’s as digital editor
Brittany Hite has joined Barron’s as a digital editor. She previously was senior mobile editor at the Wall Street Journal. While there, Hite developed its push notification strategy and consulted on the redesign of the WSJ app. She brings significant experience in developing and implementing new editorial formats. In addition, Hite was one of two […]
Barron’s is seeking story editors
Barron’s is seeking Story Editors with extensive experience shaping a wide variety of news and feature stories and in packaging them as part of a sharp, visually attractive product for both digital and print. The successful candidates will have a minimum of five years editing experience in business and financial journalism. They will be versatile […]
Dow Jones hires chief diversity and inclusion officer
Dow Jones & Co. chief executive officer William Lewis sent out the following announcement on Wednesday: Dear Colleague, I am determined to ensure that measurable and meaningful improvements in diversity and inclusion become critical elements in the growth of our great company. Such words need to be backed up with firm action. So I am […]
Ex-Barron’s columnist Sears hired to work with advisers
Former Barron’s columnist Steve Sears, who left the publication in February, has been hired as the chief market strategist for StratiFi Technologies. Steve Garmhausen of Barron’s writes, “The San Francisco and New York-based startup, whose PRISM Rating technology helps advisors manage portfolio risk and protect assets, just announced a $7 million capital raise, led by Anthemis Group. “‘StratiFi embodies […]
Ad-blocker to provide access to Barron’s for those who download software
Ad-blocking software company Brave has struck a deal with Dow Jones Media Group to provide content on Barron’s online or a MarketWatch newsletter to a limited number of consumers who download the software, reports Anthony Ha of TechCrunch. Ha reports, “In addition, Barron’s and MarketWatch are becoming verified publishers on Brave’s Basic Attention Token (BAT) platform, a […]
Levisohn named ME for markets at Barron’s
Ben Levisohn has been named managing editor for markets, managing the daily markets coverage, at Barron’s. He will also write the Trader column. Levisohn has been with Barron’s since December 2012, first as the emerging markets editor and then as a markets reporter and blogger. He wrote Streetwise, a weekly column offering opinions on market […]
Barron’s seeks a digital editor
Barron’s is undergoing a digital investment and transformation program and requires an exceptional digital editor to help us present and deliver our reporting across digital platforms. The Digital Editor will be responsible for a variety of activities, from online production and the development of new storytelling formats, to training other members of the newsroom and […]
Q&A: Dow Jones Media Group head Latour talks strategy
Almar Latour is the publisher and executive vice president for Dow Jones Media Group, overseeing Barron’s, MarketWatch, Financial News, and Mansion Global, all part of The Wall Street Journal Digital Network, as well as various digital start-ups. He is responsible for the group’s editorial operations as well as its profits and losses. He previously oversaw two major […]
Barron’s hires two new writers: Klein and Liu
Barron’s editor in chief Katherine Bell sent out the following announcement on Wednesday: Hi all, I’m delighted to welcome two new writers to the Barron’s newsroom: Matthew Klein and Evie Liu. Matthew Klein will join Barron’s on April 16 as our economics commentator. For the last four years, Matt has written for the Alphaville section of the Financial Times. […]
Barron’s adds five staffers in art, photo
Chris Mihal, the editorial design director at Barron’s, sent out the following announcement on Monday: Hello, As many of you know, the Art Department is in the middle of a major transition to a digital-first workflow. While it’s been a difficult process, it has been a necessary one. I’m excited to welcome a new group […]
