The Piketty debate in the business media
Thomas Piketty, the author of the much reviewed “Capital in the Twenty-First Century,” is likely glad this week is over. The Financial Times sparked a media debate after a story criticized his data. The story by Chris Giles and Ferdinando Giugliano broke on May 24 and claimed that Piketty made mistakes in reaching his conclusions […]
NYT taps Knight-Bagehot fellow to report on autos
Aaron Kessler, who has been on a Knight-Bagehot fellowship at Columbia University, will begin writing for The New York Times next month from Washington, D.C., on the auto industry and its regulation. Kessler has also been a staff writer for 100Reporters, a nonprofit journalism organization based in Washington, and he worked at the Detroit Free-Press […]
Daily Journal of Commerce seeks real estate reporter
The Daily Journal of Commerce, a Portland-based business-to-business news and information resource for the building industry in Oregon and Southwest Washington, has an opening for a real estate and development reporter. We’re a small, fast-paced newsroom, and we’re looking for a journalist with a competitive streak who’s eager to help move the DJC to the […]
Tampa Bay Business Journal seeks visual journalist
The visual journalist serves as the Tampa Bay Business Journal’s visual storyteller and chronicler of personalities, newsworthy events and important business transactions through video, photography and other visual mediums. Working hand-in-hand with the lead designer and editors that comprise the TBBJ’s local content team, the ideal candidate will: Consistently provide visual content with the highest […]
Silicon Valley Business Journal seeks tech reporter
The Silicon Valley Business Journal is looking for an aggressive, knowledgable, conscientious reporter to cover the most important technology companies in the world. The kind of tech themes we love to break news on: The Internet of Things, robotics, artificial intelligence, energy storage. We seek to lead coverage of shifts in the tech industry that […]
NYT hires tech writer Isaac from Re/code
New York Times business editor Dean Murphy sent out the following staff hire on Thursday: With Jenna Wortham joining Sunday Business, our New York-based tech contingent requires some replenishing. The void Jenna leaves behind is a vast one, so not just anybody will do. We’re thrilled to announce that we’ve found a terrific not-just-anybody […]
Reuters appoints two top news editors
Martin Howell, top news editor and deputy editor for the Americas at Reuters, sent out the following staff announcement on Thursday: I am delighted to announce that we have appointed two very senior and talented journalists to the top news team in the Americas. Tomasz Janowski, who is currently the acting Asia economics editor […]
WSJ’s Hilsenrath to contribute to Fox Business
Fox Business Network said Thursday it hired The Wall Street Journal’s chief economics correspondent Jon Hilsenrath as a contributor to appear both on the business network and on Fox News Channel. “Jon’s impressive background and expertise in global economics will make a great addition to FBN’s all-star business lineup, and we’re thrilled to welcome him […]
Crain’s Cleveland seeks finance reporter
Crain’s Cleveland is seeking a business reporter to cover finance, from banking and law firms to accounting and insurance, in Northeast Ohio. This person should be able to produce high-impact stories that explain the broader trends in finance while reporting on day-to-day happenings on the beat. The ideal candidate should have an understanding of, or […]
Barron’s Asia seeks lead columnist
Barron’s, a financial news magazine and website published by Dow Jones, is launching a premier, English-language, paid website this fall and seeks a seasoned journalist to be its lead columnist. This is a full-time position, based primarily in Hong Kong. This senior columnist will write incisive commentary and informed analysis of news and developments moving […]
