CNBC becomes available on Android TV
CNBC has launched the CNBC App on Android TV in the United States. Robert Briel of Broadband TV News reports, “The CNBC App on Android TV, which can be found on the Google Play Store, offers users access to a variety of CNBC’s premier content. Users can live stream CNBC and watch full episodes from select […]
CNBC seeks tech reporter to cover social media companies
CNBC is seeking a technology teporter 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 […]
Fortune’s Huddleston joins CNBC’s Make It
Thomas Huddleston has been hired at CNBC Make It as an entrepreneurs writer, reporting to Leah Ginsberg. Prior to CNBC, Huddleston was a reporter at Fortune, where he focused on daily business news and market happenings for Fortune.com and Fortune magazine. He had been there since May 2014. He began his journalism career at The […]
CNBC launches new coverage focused on work
CNBC is starting a new coverage focus on work that will include a digital special report on CNBC.com, segments on TV and conferences. Dennis O’Brien of CNBC writes, “The transformation of work will have far-reaching consequences for employers and employees and, indeed, society as a whole. The promise of the so-called Fourth Industrial Revolution is greater […]
CNBC.com hires Schwartz to cover political fundraising
CNBC.com managing editor Jeff McCracken sent out the following announcement on Thursday: I am pleased to announce Brian Schwartz will join CNBC.com as a reporter, covering the fundraising side of politics. He will write about where the money is coming from – and where it is going – as outsiders jockey to influence political races across the country. Brian […]
CNBC says goodbye to Kudlow
CNBC said goodbye to senior contributor and former anchor Larry Kudlow, who is becoming director of the White House National Economic Council, on Wednesday. First, anchor Kelly Evans read a statement from CNBC chairman Mark Hoffman: Larry is a thoughtful, tenacious and gracious gentleman who possesses an encyclopedic knowledge of markets, economics and public policy. He has […]
CNBC’s Tausche on having plugged-in sources and multiple chargers
Elana Lyn Gross of Forbes.com interviewed CNBC reporter Kayla Tausche about his she does her job covering the intersection of government and business. Here is an excerpt: Gross: What is your best advice for someone who hopes to be an on-air journalist? Tausche: Become an expert and build a network. News unfolds in a matter of seconds — you […]
CNBC seeks field producer in DC
The Field Producer brainstorms and pitches ideas, researches topics and works closely with reporter(s) to advance stories, break news and produce segments both in- studio and in the field. Responsibilities could include, but are not limited to: • Work both independently and with reporters/anchors to produce original business news content, primarily for broadcast and additionally […]
CNBC names new anchors for “Closing Bell,” “Worldwide Exchange”
Nikhil Deogun, senior vice president and editor of business news at CNBC, sent out the following announcement to the staff on Wednesday: I am pleased to announce some changes coming to CNBC, effective next week. As many of you are aware, CNBC’s event and conference business has become a priority for the company. Since our […]
Griffeth named co-anchor of “Nightly Business Report”
CNBC announced Wednesday that Bill Griffeth has been named co-anchor of “Nightly Business Report,” an evening business news program produced by CNBC for U.S. public television. Griffeth will join his one-time anchor partner, Sue Herera, on Monday, March 12. CNBC marked five years of producing NBR in early March and has seen a 20 percent […]