Trump threatened to sue CNBC after low ranking

Donald Trump and his then-attorney Michael Cohen pressured CNBC in 2014 to place the real-estate tycoon higher in its list of the country’s top business leaders after Cohen failed to manipulate the rankings in Trump’s favor, according to a Wall Street Journal story. Joe Palazzolo, Michael Siconolofi and Michael Rothfield of The Journal reported, “Mr. […]

CNBC celebrates Herera’s 30th anniversary

CNBC anchor Sue Herera celebrated her 30th anniversary with the business news channel on Thursday. “She is one of the originals,” said anchor Tyler Mathisen. “She is inimitable. …Congratulations.” “Thank you to the viewers for sticking with us,” said Herera. CNBC celebrates Sue Herera’s 30th anniversary from CNBC.

Former CNBC tech editor Hunter joins Weber Shandwick

Matt Hunter, who was senior technology editor at CNBC.com before leaving in May, has been hired by Weber Shandwick. His title is senior editor. Hunter had been in charge of CNBC’s technology coverage since November 2013. He oversaw coverage of start-ups, established companies, and the ways the industry is re-ordering every level of society. Before that, […]

Yahoo Finance hires DeAngelis as anchor of new show

Yahoo Finance has hired CNBC energy correspondent Jackie DeAngelis to be an anchor. DeAngelis will anchor Yahoo Finance’s new 2 p.m. program, “The Ticker,” beginning Jan. 22. She has deep reporting experience on commodities, with a focus on energy. Previously, she spent 13 years at CNBC, where she was a correspondent and the host of CNBC’s […]

Energy correspondent DeAngelis leaves CNBC

Jackie DeAngelis, CNBC’s chief energy correspondent, has left the network after 13 years. DeAngelis was also the host of CNBC’s online show “Futures Now.” She covered commodities with a focus on the energy complex, contributing live reports throughout CNBC’s business day programming. “Difficult to say goodbye, but looking forward to my next adventure,” wrote DeAngelis […]

CNBC Make It seeks an entrepreneurs reporter

CNBC Digital is looking to hire a talented reporter to develop its entrepreneurship coverage under the NYC-based Make It brand. CNBC’s Make It is a fast-growing, consumer-friendly section of CNBC, devoted to aspirational content about entrepreneurship, leadership, careers, and money. The Entrepreneurs Reporter will be responsible for pitching and creating engaging content that inspires the […]

Bartiromo beats “Squawk Box” in total viewers in 2018

Fox Business’ “Mornings with Maria” topped rival CNBC’s “Squawk Box” in total viewers for the first time ever in 2018, reports Jon Levine of The Wrap. Levine writes, “There was some good news for CNBC: ‘Squawk Box’ still won in the key demo. “‘Maria’ first aired on Fox Business in June 2015, so 2018 was the […]

Cheddar hires CNBC’s Castillo

Cheddar editor in chief Jim Roberts sent out the following announcement on Thursday morning: Friends: I have some wonderful news to share. Michelle Castillo, a media and technology reporter at CNBC Digital, is joining Cheddar’s Scoops team. Michelle is an expert on the intersection of technology, entertainment and advertising, whether it’s streaming video, social media or the […]

CNBC seeks a senior talent producer

At CNBC, Senior Talent Producers work to pitch ideas, book guests, producer segments. Responsibilities include: – Scan wires, newspapers for guest ideas (deals, fresh research reports, interesting op-ed pieces, etc) – Pitch guest ideas and proactively seek guests to appear on CNBC, following booking protocols –  Compile stories for and prepare the ”Morning Read” note for distribution by 8am. – Work […]

CNBC.com adds four editorial staffers

CNBC.com has hired four new editorial staffers: Yun Li has been hired as a reporter for the markets and investing team. She comes to CNBC from Reuters where she covered the U.S. leveraged loan market. Previously, Li was a reporter for Fund Action, writing about mutual funds and ETFs. Before that, she spent time as an […]