Bloomberg takes disciplinary action over Gershkovich embargo break
Bloomberg editor in chief John Micklethwait sent out the following: Last Thursday, we prematurely published a story on the release of Evan Gershkovich and the other prisoners, which could have endangered the negotiated swap that set them free. Even if our story mercifully ended up making no difference, it was a clear violation of the editorial standards […]
WSJ can’t confirm earlier story about UN agency in Palestine
The Wall Street Journal can’t confirm a January story it published about the UN agency for Palestinians, reports Maxwell Tani of Semafor. Tani reports, “But months later, the paper’s top editor overseeing standards privately made an admission: The paper didn’t know — and still doesn’t know —whether the allegation, based on Israeli intelligence reports, was true. “‘The fact […]
WSJ’s Beckett proud paper kept Gershkovich in the limelight
Assistant editor Paul Beckett said Sunday he was proud that the Wall Street Journal kept detained journalist Evan Gershkovich’s plight in the public eye, reports David Cohen of Politico. Cohen reports, “‘Very very early on,’ Beckett said on CBS’ ‘Face the Nation,’ ‘someone in the government to whom I’ll always be grateful to for this advice said […]
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel seeks a business reporter
The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel is seeking an aggressive, audience-focused reporter to join our business team and cover the issues that directly impact the daily lives of people in our community through a new consumer- and commuter-focused beat. The reporter will cover topics including highway construction, utility costs, green energy issues and commercial and retail development — […]
Putin to consider Gershkovich interview request
The Kremlin is ready to consider Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich’s request for an interview with Russian President Vladimir Putin if such is received, Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov told journalists. A TASS story states, “The Kremlin official was asked to comment on a Wall Street Journal report that Gershkovich asked for an interview with […]
Adweek launching retail media coverage
Adweek has launched a new channel dedicated to covering the retail media industry, writes editor in chief Ryan Joe. Joe writes, “Lauren Johnson, who covered this sector extensively at Business Insider, will spearhead this initiative for ADWEEK, alongside editor Kathryn Lundstrom. Walmart Connect is our launch partner. “Retail media networks are a huge opportunity for […]
Bloomberg broke Gershkovich embargo
Bloomberg News broke the embargo of the release of Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich, who had been in a Russian prison, reports Charlotte Klein of New York Magazine. Klein reports, “According to multiple sources at the Journal and other major outlets, the Bloomberg scoop left journalists and government officials fuming. With a prisoner swap, you don’t know if it’s […]
Hollywood Reporter hires Zeitchik as an editor
The Hollywood Reporter has hired Steven Zeitchik as senior awards editor. A story on its website states, “In his new role, Zeitchik will edit THR’s Oscar and Emmy special issues and related weekly features. In this capacity, he will closely collaborate with Scott Feinberg, executive editor of awards, and Beatrice Verhoeven, deputy awards editor. Zeitchik will be based […]
Roumeliotis departing Reuters for Brunswick Group
Corporate finance and ESG editor Greg Roumeliotis is leaving Reuters for Brunswick Group, reports Eleanor Hawkins of Axios. Hawkins reports, “Roumeliotis spent 17 years at Reuters, his most recent title being Corporate Finance and ESG Editor. “But his main area of focus for more than a decade was covering private equity and M&A for the wire service and serving […]
TechCrunch seeks a senior writer
TechCrunch is looking for a senior writer in the Bay Area who can work with a team of editors and writers to cover innovative companies, both big and small, as they release news that impacts our core audience of startup teams, operators within the tech industry, and startup investors. A Little About You: This role […]
