Barron’s, OPIS start energy newsletter
Two Dow Jones publications — Barron’s and OPIS — have started an energy newsletter. Energy Insider is a weekly newsletter offering energy insights and analysis that is published every Monday. It costs $15 a month. The newsletter includes commentary from commodity analysts at OPIS and analysis from Barron’s senior energy writer Laura Sanicola. “Real-time, credible […]
Barron’s hits 900,000 subscribers
Financial newspaper Barron’s announced Monday that it has recently surpassed 900,000 subscriptions. “Surpassing 900,000 subscriptions is a testament to the unwavering commitment of our team to provide unparalleled financial insights and analysis,” said David Cho, Barron’s editor-in-chief and head of content strategy for Dow Jones Wealth & Investing, in a statement. “Our readers trust us to […]
News Corp CEO Thomson signals action against AI firm
News Corp. chief executive officer Robert Thomson has signaled that the company is considering legal action against at least one generative artificial intelligence firm, reports John Buckley of Capital Brief. Buckley writes, “In a nearly 2000-word memo to staff, Thomson shared further detail on the company’s approach to generative AI, which he claims has sparked a revolution […]
Dow Jones union members approve new contract
Members of the IAPE 1096 union that represents business journalists at Dow Jones publications The Wall Street Journal, MarketWatch.com and Barron’s have overwhelmingly voted to approve a new four-year contract. A record-high 81% of members voted 97% in favor of a new deal adding, on average, 16.43% to member wages by the end of the […]
Barron’s tech columnist Savitz is departing
Barron’s technology columnist Eric Savitz is departing the organization. In his most-recent tenure, Savitz has been with Barron’s for five years. He has a long history in tech: He joined Barron’s Group in 2019 from Roku, where he was senior director for corporate communications and previously was a partner at Brunswick Group. This is his third stint […]
Dow Jones, union agree to four-year contract
The union that represents journalists at The Wall Street Journal, Barron’s and MarketWatch and parent company Dow Jones & Co. announced Monday a tentative agreement on a new four-year collective bargaining agreement covering 1,400 employees. The deal, tentatively agreed to by representatives of the union and the company, has been approved by IAPE’s board of […]
Barron’s seeks a tech news writer
Barron’s is looking for a thoughtful and curious reporter to cover the shifting technology landscape, as well as the company and stocks behind these changes. This reporter should be: Accustomed to and energized by the fast pace of digital markets coverage Knowledgeable and passionate about about financial markets and stocks, with an extensive network of […]
Barron’s seeks a tech investing senior writer
Barron’s is seeking an experienced journalist to cover tech stocks and write big features about the technology landscape from Big Tech firms to more disruptive start-ups. The ideal candidate should be: Knowledgeable and passionate about the tech industry, as well as technology’s transformative effect on every other industry, with an extensive network of relevant sources […]
Dow Jones union to vote on strike fund
In light of a potential walkout by IAPE-represented employees at Dow Jones and financial hardships that some members may face, the union that represents journalists at The Wall Street Journal, MarketWatch.com and Barron’s is looking to start a strike fund. IAPE President Jodi Green filed a formal motion Wednesday with the union’s board of directors […]
Barron’s hires Escobar as data and graphics editor
Chelsea Schiff, Barron’s head of design and visuals, sent out the following: We are excited to announce Molly Cook Escobar is joining the Barron’s visuals team as a data visualization and graphics editor. Molly joins us from the New York Times where she just completed a fellowship as a Graphics Editor. During her fellowship, Molly mapped wildfire […]
