How CNBC is launching a news show during a pandemic

Alex Weprin of The Hollywood Reporter examined the launch of the new CNBC news show anchored by Shep Smith. Weprin writes, “As it happens, Smith’s team has had to adapt quickly to getting their message across via video. Not only is Smith and CNBC launching a new evening newscast, but they are doing so amid a pandemic […]

Shepard Smith returns to TV with a CNBC news show

David Bauder of the Associated Press examines the return of Shepard Smith to television with a nightly news show on CNBC. Bauder writes, “CNBC offers financial news during the day and general interest programs that appeal to an affluent audience at night, things like “Shark Tank,” “Jay Leno’s Garage” and “Secret Lives of the Super […]

Law360 hires Jay on the graphics desk

Ben Jay will be joining Law360’s graphics desk. Jay has been a freelance journalist covering local news, politics, arts, food, and more through photography, written reporting, and videography. He has contributed to publications, including The New York Times, Edible, Deadspin, Village Voice, Serious Eats, DNAInfo, Gothamist, and others. Jay has also worked as a data […]

CNBC hires Reinicke for personal finance team

CNBC has hired Business Insider reporter Carmen Reinicke for its personal finance team. She had bene covering the U.S. economy and markets at Business Insider based in New York. Carmen previously covered emerging markets and consumer companies at Bloomberg and personal finance at CNBC. She’s an alumna of Vassar College and the Craig Newmark Graduate School of […]

CNBC’s Cramer apologizes for “Crazy Nancy” comment

CNBC’s Jim Cramer apologized Tuesday after critics derided his use of the epithet “Crazy Nancy” during an interview with House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, reports Brian Steinberg of Variety. Steinberg reports, “Cramer was questioning Pelosi about negotiations for new coronavirus relief, and appeared to use the ‘Crazy Nancy’ phrase in describing the White House position. But he quickly realized he had […]

Ex-CNBC reporter Fazzini launches cybersecurity communications firm

Former CNBC reporter Kate Fazzini has launched a cybersecurity communications, training and education firm called Flore Albo LLC. Fazzini is currently teaching cybersecurity with a focus on cybersecurity risk, intelligence and strategy at Georgetown University. She was also a cybersecurity reporter at The Wall Street Journal. Additionally, she has also served as principal with the […]

New Shep Smith show debuts Sept. 30 on CNBC, show names executives producers

“The News with Shepard Smith” will debut on Sept. 30 at 7 p.m. on CNBC, the business news channel announced Monday. In addition, CNBC announced that Sanford Cannold will serve as senior executive producer and Sally Ramirez has been hired as executive producer. “‘The News with Shepard Smith’ will deliver the day’s news that goes […]

CNBC reporter Schulze hired by ABC

Elizabeth Schulze, a reporter at CNBC, has joined ABC as a multimedia reporter. Schulze has been with CNBC for more than 7 years, joining as a news associate. She then rose through the ranks at the company, holding numerous posts, including associate producer, desk producer, economics field producer, multimedia journalist and technology correspondent. Schulze has […]

CNBC reporter Hirsch joins NY Times Dealbook

Lauren Hirsch has joined The New York Times Dealbook as a reporter. Most recently, she was at CNBC where she has worked for three years, joining as a consumer and retail reporter and lately holding the post of business and politics reporter. Hirsch has also worked at Reuters for over 2 years, first holding the […]

Martin joins NBC’s “Today” as publicist

Emma Martin is now a publicist for NBC’s “Today” show, reports Politico. Previously, she was a publicist for CNBC’s Business Day team. Martin has also worked as a senior account executive at North 6th Agency, Inc. and has also served as a freelance assistant publicist at Garden State Film Festival. She was also IFC TV […]