WSJ seeks reporter for real-time news desk
The Wall Street Journal seeks an experienced reporter for its Real-Time news desk. This reporter would write breaking news articles on a wide range of corporate news developments – including quarterly earnings reports, mergers and acquisitions, and important executive changes, among other news. The reporter could also be asked to produce blog posts and contribute […]
Fine-tuning the ACBJ redesigns
Noted newspaper designer Mario Garcia writes about the redesigns of the American City Business Journals newspapers and how they are being tweaked. Garcia writes, “Jon Wile is creative director for the American City Business Journals, a project with which we have been involved for over two years. I like the way Jon keeps track of […]
WGN to start business news show in Chicago
WGN Radio in Chicago is adding a one-hour business news show next week, reports Robert Channick of the Chicago Tribune. Channick writes, “WGN on Monday will launch ‘Business Lunch,’ a weekday business news program going head-to-head with ‘The Noon Business Hour’ on WBBM. The program will kick off the first hour of the Bob Sirott […]
Two biz journalists appointed to SABEW board
Brad Foss, deputy business editor of The Associated Press, and Bryan Borzykowski, a Toronto-based freelance business writer, have been appointed to the board of governors of the Society of American Business Editors and Writers. Foss, who has been with The AP since 1999, directs daily coverage and long-term strategy for a global staff of reporters […]
Thomson Reuters turns up heat in chat wars
Thomson Reuters has given users of its flagship chat service access to a directory of around 250,000 financial professionals via an agreement that comes amid increased competition between instant messenger providers, reports Anna Irrera of Financial News. Irera writes, “Users of the Thomson Reuters‘ Eikon Messenger service will now be able to search and connect with contacts […]
Albuquerque Business First seeks reporter
Albuquerque Business First is looking for a high-energy, ambitious and social-media savvy reporter who will thrive in our fast-paced breaking news culture. That person will join an award-winning staff that’s constantly experimenting with new ways to engage readers. He or she will cover central New Mexico’s business community at a time when the region’s need […]
Forbes terminates online contributor
Forbes magazine has sacked a contributor over an online column arguing that drunk party girls were the “gravest threats” to the livelihood of fraternities,Philip Caulfield of the New York Daily News write. Caulfield writes, “The column by contributor and MIT-grad Bill Frezza titled ‘Drunk Female Guests Are the Gravest Threat To Fraternities,’ hit the web at […]
LA Times seeks film industry reporter
The Los Angeles Times is looking for an ambitious reporter to join our team covering the film industry, including the major Hollywood studios and the convergence of entertainment and technology. The successful candidate will have a track record of strong beat reporting, with a demonstrated ability to break news and deliver exclusive stories. Proficiency in […]
Silicon Valley Business Journal seeks social engagement manager
The Silicon Valley Business Journal is seeking a Social Engagement Manager. The SEM will have direct responsibility for the publication’s social media feeds, but this isn’t just about posting to Facebook. We’re looking for an incurable news hound who constantly monitors social media and trending topics on the web in order to ensure that our […]
FT names finalists for business book of the year
The Financial Times and McKinsey & Co. announced Wednesday the finalists for the 2014 Financial Times and McKinsey Business Book of the Year Award. Now in its tenth year, the award recognizes a title that provides the most compelling and enjoyable insight into modern business issues. “This year’s shortlist will inspire readers to be creative […]
