Pittsburgh Business Times seeks social engagement manager
The Pittsburgh Business Times is seeking a social engagement manager. The social engagement manager will have direct responsibility for the publication’s social media feeds, but this isn’t just about posting to Facebook. We’re looking for an incurable news hound who constantly monitors social media and trending topics on the web in order to ensure that […]
Donnelly resigns as Boston Business Journal executive editor
George Donnelly is stepping down, effective Nov. 1, as executive editor of the Boston Business Journal after 14 years in the role. A story on its website states, “In 2013, the Society of American Business Editors and Writers recognized Boston Business Journal for General Excellence as one of the nation’s top three weekly publications. “BBJ […]
Washington Business Journal seeks tech reporter
The Washington Business Journal is seeking a technology reporter to cover the startup scene, venture capital, social media, technology and biotechnology in Greater Washington, contributing to a daily TechFlash email product. A Business Journal reporter is the beating heart of the organization and the business, with the vital task of pumping news, information and life […]
Portland Biz Journal adds section to website
The Portland Business Journal added a page to its website for its ongoing coverage of the footwear and apparel deals between universities and sneaker giants. Matthew Kish of the paper writes, “The page will house the Business Journal’s database of contracts between athletic departments and sportswear giants, including Nike, Adidas and Under Armour. The database […]
Worcester Business Journal seeks web reporter
The Worcester Business Journal, the award-winning, “go to” source for business news in Central Massachusetts, has an opening for a part-time journalist with web experience who can help boost our online audience. The position is roughly 20 hours a week that could grow into more hours, and possibly a full-time role. Duties include: helping produce […]
Houston Business Journal seeks reporter
The Houston Business Journal, a thriving and growing news organization, is looking for a reporter who can break news before it happens and tell readers what it means on all of our platforms — web, social media, video and print. Our reporters own and expand their audiences by every measure. We’re looking for strong journalism […]
KC Biz Journal publisher to retire
Joyce Hayhow announced Monday that she will retire as publisher of the Kansas City Business Journal, an American City Business Journals paper. Brian Kaberline, editor of the Business Journal, writes, “Hayhow, who led the publication for the past 23 years, said that she enjoyed her years with the Business Journal but that it was time […]
Atlanta Business Chronicle lays off copy editor
Tom Russo, a copy editor for the Atlanta Business Chronicle for the past 15 years, has been laid off. In an email to Talking Biz News, Russo wrote: This is an indication of how the media world is changing. That’s not a bad thing — just a real one. Video didn’t kill the radio star, […]
Sacramento Business Journal publisher resigns
Sacramento Business Journal publisher Terry Hillman said Wednesday he plans to step down at the end of the month to return with his family to their native state of Missouri. Jack Robinson, the editor of he Sacramento paper, writes, “Hillman, 45, succeeded Joanna Wessman as publisher in February 2012. Previously he was advertising director at […]
How ACBJ has overhauled its online ad sales operation
Casey Welton of Folio writes about how American City Business Journals, which operates more than 40 business newspapers across the country, has revamped its sales efforts, which were fragmented, inefficient and required a lot of manual work. Welton writes, “A few options were carefully considered, including building out its own hub. Ultimately, Whittington says the […]
