Howard University launches Center for Journalism & Democracy
The following excerpt was sent out: On Tuesday, Howard University (HU) launched the Center for Journalism & Democracy, a unique academic center founded by award-winning journalist and Project 1619 author Nikole Hannah-Jones. The center will serve as a hub for journalism in higher education for students, faculty, and professionals in the fields. Programming and activities […]
Tech news site Protocol is closing after two-plus years
Protocol, the technology news website launched by former Politico owner and publisher Robert Allbritton in early 2020, will shutter later this week and lay off dozens of staffers, reports Oliver Darcy at CNN. Darcy reports, “Staffers were told at an all-hands meeting Tuesday that the news organization will cease publishing on its website Thursday. The outlet’s […]
Murdoch expected to replace WSJ EIC Murray with Tucker
News Corp. have told associates they expect the editor of the Sunday Times, Emma Tucker, to take the top editorial job at the Wall Street Journal, a position currently held by Matt Murray, reports Maxwell Tani of Semafor. Tani reports, “A seasoned editor with stints at the Financial Times and the Sunday Times, Tucker has been […]
A BBC video celebrates the journalist’s difficult calling
My son Christopher, a junior at DePaul University, has the scrivener’s gift. Already an award-winning non-fiction writer, he’s years ahead of where I was at his age. Yet I’d still rather have him pursue just about any career besides journalism. Yes, there’s some dark humor to that—but a tenebrous reality to match. On Nov. 12, […]
Popular fintech podcast ‘Bankadelic’ celebrates 100th episode
The financial services podcast Bankadelic marked its 100th episode this week with a show that celebrates its unusual niche in fintech coverage — an unlikely mix of serious commentary, silly skits and conversational interviews with industry leaders. “I wasn’t sure I wanted to start another banking podcast, especially at the start of the pandemic,” said […]
Dawn Wotapka’s Media Movers: Fox Business’ Cheryl Casone
Sometimes journalism is about taking risks. I remember when Fox Business Network started and, since I’m not a risk-taker, I didn’t even think about applying for a job there. But the fledgling cable network didn’t scare Cheryl Casone. Even though her resume included several storied broadcast brands, she joined Fox Business for its launch. The […]
AP appoints Barrett VP of standards, inclusion
The following excerpt memo was sent to staff by the Associated Press’ executive editor Julie Pace: For 176 years, The Associated Press has set the standard on standards for news organizations around the world. The authoritative and impactful role AP has played is more important than ever at a moment when trust in media is […]
CNBC has cancelled “The News with Shepard Smith” to focus on biz news
CNBC has canceled “The News with Shepard Smith,” its primetime general news show, to refocus on business and market coverage, reports Alex Sherman of CNBC.com. Sherman writes, “The network announced the news Thursday in an e-mail to CNBC employees. Smith will be leaving the network later this month, according to a person familiar with the […]
Mother Jones promotes seven newsroom staff members
The following was sent out from Mother Jones EIC Clara Jeffery: Samantha Michaels, Senior Reporter. Her dogged and sensitive reporting into criminal justice changes minds; her “failure to protect” investigation is just the latest example. She started at Mother Jones in 2014. Dan Friedman, Senior Reporter. He is responsible for some very impactful journalism, by holding […]
Patel, editor at The Washington Post, dies at 35
Neema Roshania Patel, editor of Next Generation Audience Development at The Washington Post, passed away on Oct. 24 at a hospital in Washington. The cause of death was gastric cancer, said her husband, Akshar Patel. Patel joined the Post as a digital editor in 2016. She then served as deputy editor and editor of “The […]
