Talking Biz News Today — July 14, 2017

Some of Friday’s top business news stories: Associated Press McDonald’s makes supersize effort to turn fading popularity, by Candice Choi From Target, some encouraging sales news, by Anne D’Innocenzio Bloomberg Vanguard CEO McNabb to step down, by Charles Stein CPI looms even larger for bond market after Yellen testimony, by Liz McCormick Fortune Why J.C. Penney is betting big […]

Wisconsin State Journal seeks business reporter

The Wisconsin State Journal is seeking a flexible and motivated reporter to join its three-person business desk. We’re looking for an experienced journalist able to spot trends, be a watchdog and reflect the Madison area’s vibrant entrepreneurial community. Multimedia skills and some editing background a plus, as this position will include occasional editing duties. Candidates […]

Reorg Research does not have to disclose sources, court rules

Financial news site Reorg Research does not have to disclose the sources of stories it published about Murray Energy Corp., according to an appeals court ruling Thursday. The ruling upholds New York’s Shield Law. Reorg Research, a Manhattan-based corporate intelligence news service sent two news alerts last year to its subscribers — many of them hedge fund managers and […]

Cincinnati Enquirer hires new real estate reporter

Randy Tucker has rejoined the Cincinnati Enquirer business news desk as its commercial real estate reporter. Tucker previously worked at the paper from 1998 to 2009 as a reporter and as assistant business editor. He had been with the Dayton Daily News since early 2010 as a business and health care reporter. In a note […]

Blodget talks Business Insider as it turns 10

Shan Wang of Nieman Lab interviewed Business Insider founder and editor in chief Henry Blodget about the website as it celebrates its 10th anniversary. Here is an excerpt: Wang: Editorially, are there new topics Business Insider is trying to build more coverage around, in this particular political moment? Blodget: There’s a ton we’re not currently […]

WSJ seeks editor for strategic initiatives

The Editor, Strategic Initiatives, works closely with the Editor in Chief to explore new products that offer revenue growth opportunities for The Wall Street Journal. He or she will develop and drive new editorial enterprises at the discretion of the Editor in Chief and work closely with commercial partners to develop growth initiatives. Tasks/Responsibilities Strategy […]

WSJ seeks editor for digital content strategy

The Editor for Digital Content Strategy maps the journalistic direction of The Wall Street Journal. This person oversees the Editorial Lab, which experiments with new and future digital storytelling platforms, tools and techniques for our journalists. He or she also works with the CTO on the development and improvement of products, tools and formats and […]

WSJ seeks features/special content editor

Oversee and develop programming for our growing live journalism and events business. Manage Off Duty, Review and Mansion weekly sections, Journal Reports and the WSJ. Magazine. In addition, oversee and manage internal newsroom initiatives at the discretion of the Editor in Chief and work closely with commercial partners to develop them. Tasks/Responsibilities Content Ensure the […]

WSJ seeks news planning editor

The News Planning Editor sets The Wall Street Journal’s news agenda for content 48 hours to 12 months ahead. He or she communicates that to the Chief News Editor at the appropriate time. He or she works closely with the Editor in Chief and Executive Editor to drive the thematic coverage priorities for the year […]

WSJ seeks chief news editor

The Chief News Editor drives the daily news agenda of The Wall Street Journal. He or she oversees the coverage chiefs, platform editors and editing desk and is ultimately responsible for ensuring that everything we publish fulfills the journalistic mission and upholds the high standards of our journalism. Tasks/Responsibilities Content Run coverage chiefs, format and […]

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