Barron’s seeks a senior technology reporter
Barron’s is looking for a thoughtful, curious, and intellectually brave reporter to join a growing team. We’re looking for a reporter who is: knowledgeable about technology and business, with an extensive network of relevant sources experienced at analyzing corporate finances and stock valuations equally skilled at writing in-depth feature stories and short digital articles relentlessly […]
Barron’s seeks a data visualization editor
Barron’s is seeking a data editor to help us become an industry leader in data reporting and visualization. This person will establish Barron’s first data journalism desk and be responsible for both producing daily visualizations and evangelizing new storytelling formats in the newsroom. They will have a leadership role, responsible for influencing our reporting on […]
Former Barron’s senior writer Racanelli hired by Fundstrat
Former Barron’s senior writer Vito Racanelli has been hired by boutique research firm Fundstrat Global Advisors as managing director, senior editor and market intelligence analyst. Racanelli will develop a market intelligence product “Signal from Noise,” which will identify key drivers and themes impacting markets in the intermediate term. He will also write market commentary and insights. “Vito’s […]
Senior writer Racanelli leaving Barron’s
Vito Racanelli, a senior writer at Barron’s, sent out the following message to his colleagues on Friday: Folks, forgive the email blast. You may have heard that I am leaving Barron’s. I want you to know that I have enjoyed working with you, including making fun of you and occasionally learning from you in my […]
Dow Jones Media Group changes name to Barron’s Group
Almar Latour, the publisher of Dow Jones Media Group, sent out the following announcement to the staff: I am delighted to share that Dow Jones Media Group is to be renamed Barron’s Group. The change is effective immediately. The group rebranding effort comes as our titles collectively have reached record readership and subscriptions. Our digital […]
Barron’s expands into China
Barron’s announced a new partnership with one of China political and economic magazine Caijing that will publish some of its content. The 10-year deal struck with Caijing will see Barron’s content published in Chinese online, on mobile and in print. The initial phase of the roll-out will see Barron’s content translated into Chinese and delivered […]
Barron’s hires story editor, ideas editor
Barron’s has hired two new editors for its staff. They will both start on Dec. 3. As ideas editor, Sarah Green Carmichael will recruit a diverse array of expert writers, translate new academic research for investors, and foster debate over solutions to the biggest challenges facing companies and the global economy. Carmichael comes to Barron’s from […]
WSJ, Barron’s parent reports better-than-expected earnings
News Corp., the parent company of The Wall Street Journal and Barron’s, reported better-than-expected first quarter earnings due to growth in its TV network business and real estate listings operation. The New York-based company reported net income of $101 million, or 17 cents per share, compared to net income of $68 million, or 12 cents […]
Flexible paywall helped Dow Jones hit 3 million subscribers
Dow Jones & Co. hit 3 million paying subscribers across its portfolio of brands this year, thanks to its data-driven, customer-focused paywall strategy, reports Sara Guaglione of MediaPost.com. Guaglione writes, “Dow Jones, which oversees The Wall Street Journal, MarketWatch and Barron’s, among other brands, worked to rebuild the paywall, which was a ‘one-size-fits-all approach dictated by content’ for over 20 […]
Barron’s hires CNBC’s Kim as a reporter
Tae Kim, an investing reporter for CNBC.com, has been hired by Barron’s as a tech reporter. He starts his new job this week. “I want to sincerely thank @johnmelloy for being such an awesome editor and teacher. If I improved at all as a journalist or writer, it was due to John,” wrote Kim on […]
