CNBC.com hires Rodriguez to cover Facebook
CNBC.com has hired Reuters reporter Sal Rodriguez to cover Facebook and other tech companies. His last day at Reuters is Sept. 12. He will start at CNBC.com on Sept. 17 and will continue to be based in San Francisco. “I’m thrilled to be joining such a talented and growing team,” said Rodriguez in a post on Twitter. […]
How Goudreau is turning CNBC Make It into a success
Abby Wolfe of The Muse profiled Jenna Goudreau, who is managing editor of CNBC Make It, about her career. Wolfe writes, “On her start date, Make It had zero employees and lacked an established brand. The idea was there, the skeleton of the site built, but it was Goudreau’s job to turn it into something great. “So, she […]
What’s behind Fox Business gaining viewers
Mark Joyella of Forbes.com interviewed Fox Business Network president Brian Jones and its strategy for gaining viewers. Joyella writes, “August’s ratings put FBN on track to win the third quarter, which would represent Fox’s eighth quarterly win in a row. The second quarter, which ended in June, included the first-ever victory for Mornings with Maria, hosted by Maria Bartiromo, […]
How CNBC’s Eisen fought to cover undercovered companies
Christine Michel Carter of Forbes.com interviewed CNBC anchor Sara Eisen about her career. Here is an excerpt: Carter: Name a specific incident or project in your career which you feel transitioned you from being in a supportive role to a true change agent. Eisen: My earliest breakthroughs at CNBC came in the form of guest bookings. I fought […]
CNBC’s Caruso-Cabrera to join company board, will remain contributor
Nikhil Deogun, senior vice president and editor in chief at CNBC, and CNBC chairman Mark Hoffman sent out the following announcement on Monday: After a stellar 20-year career at CNBC, Michelle Caruso-Cabrera, our Chief International Correspondent and Co-Anchor of “Power Lunch,” has decided to join the board of a financial services company, effective September 1. […]
Yahoo Finance, CNBC websites gained in July
Yahoo Finance and CNBC were the other two top business news websites — beside No. 3 Forbes, which reported a record number — that saw an increase in unique visitors in July, according to comScore data. Yahoo Finance remained the No. 2 site in the category with 65.9 million unique visitors, up 3.9 percent from […]
CNBC Make It seeks a careers writer
CNBC Digital is looking to hire a talented writer to develop its Careers 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 Careers Writer will be responsible for pitching and writing engaging content that inspires and informs […]
CNBC rolls out a new web design as part of tech overhaul
CNBC released a beta version of its homepage and article pages over the weekend. The new CNBC.com is one piece of CNBC’s technology stack rebuild that includes a new content management system, new application program interface, and a new publishing system for rendering websites. The new publishing system supports CNBC’s multiple websites, including its Warren […]
CNBC.com seeks tech reporter to cover social media companies
CNBC is seeking a technology reporter to expand and improve our coverage of Facebook, Twitter, Snap, communications platforms and apps, and related subjects, including privacy and Silicon Valley culture. Responsibilities could include, but are not limited to: Help make CNBC Digital the top-read and most-respected source of tech industry news. Break news about the people […]
How CNBC.com reporter Thomas became a name in retail
Anna Robaton of Shopping Centers Today profiles CNBC.com retail reporter Lauren Thomas and explores her career. Robaton writes, “How did a recent college graduate land such a high-profile position in a field where reporters often spend years paying their dues? The answer, it seems, is personal drive, talent and a bit of luck. As a […]
