New Barron’s editor’s plans for the publication
Ray Schultz of Publisher’s Insider profiles new Barron’s editor in chief Ben Levisohn. Schultz writes, “‘If I do my job right, I’m hoping nobody notices what we do,’ he laughs. “Despite that modesty, people are watching. Barron’s is an investment magazine that seeks ‘the best analysis and investments advice we can,’ Levisohn says. The goal is to […]
CNBC hires Peterson as senior economics writer
Matt Peterson will be joining CNBC as a senior economics writer on March 2. Peterson is an award-winning journalist who covers public policy, economics and financial markets. In his new role based in Englewood Cliffs, N.J., he will draw on his knowledge and sourcing to deliver step-back analysis and exclusives on policy and the broader economy. […]
Kim departs Barron’s to write Nvidia Substack
Barron’s senior writer Tae Kim has left the financial publication to write a Substack called “Key Context” about Nvidia and to work on his next book. He is the author of the book “The Nvidia Way.” Kim was previously a technology columnist at Bloomberg Opinion and a tech reporter for Barron’s. He also has covered equities and markets as […]
Ideas editor Peterson departs Barron’s
Matt Peterson, the politics, policy and ideas editor at Barron’s is leaving after six years for a new opportunity. He created and oversaw the publication’s commentary section, which features guest writers on a broad range of markets and economics topics. Peterson previously was a senior editor at The Atlantic, where he created the magazine’s first […]
Levisohn named editor in chief of Barron’s
Dow Jones announced Wednesday the appointment of Ben Levisohn to editor in chief of Barron’s. He replaces David Cho, who left last year to become editor in chief at CNBC. Levisohn, a 15-year veteran of the company, most recently served as the senior managing editor for the financial publication and was the driving force behind last […]
WSJ parent reports rise in revenue, profit for quarter
Dow Jones, the parent of The Wall Street Journal, Barron’s, MarketWatch.com and Investor’s Business Daily, saw its second quarter revenue and and profits increase due to circulation and advertising gains. Revenue overall increased 8% year-over-year to $648 million, with 82% of total revenue now coming from digital. Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization for […]
Barron’s seeks a newsletter editor
Barron’s is looking for a seasoned editor to propel an expansion of our growing portfolio of newsletters. Building on the success of Barron’s Daily in the morning, Review & Preview in the evening, and the weekly Barron’s Energy Insider, Barron’s aims to grow our tech and geopolitical coverage, catering to investors and professionals who want […]
Barron’s seeks a geopolitical and markets reporter
Barron’s is seeking an experienced, ambitious reporter to cover the intersection of geopolitics and markets in a new weekly newsletter that provides subscribers with actionable ideas to drive their investment decisions. With insights and data from the geopolitical group at Dow Jones, this reporter will combine a knowledge of markets, industries, and companies with analysis […]
Barron’s seeks a story editor
Barron’s is seeking a Story Editor to join a team of talented editors on Barron’s digital news desk. This editor should have solid news judgement, impeccable editing chops, and a passion for reaching readers online with timely and thoughtful analysis of financial markets, the economy, and corporate America. You Will: Edit, rewrite, and publish everything […]
Barron’s Schafer on creating a relationship with readers
Meredith Klein of Meredith & The Media interviewed Josh Schafer, newsletter editor and investing personality at Barron’s. Here is an excerpt: You’re a versatile multimedia journalist. At Yahoo Finance, you produced segments for Yahoo Finance Live, anchored Market Minute, interviewed executives, and wrote business stories. And now, you’re a newsletter editor and investing personality at Barron’s. […]
