Why business pubs should disclose their finances
Celeste LeCompte, a 2014-15 Nieman Fellow, argues that publications — particularly those that cover business — should disclose their finances to the editorial staff. LeCompte writes, “That winter, our president and publisher, Nik Blosser, adopted open-book accounting. “‘We publish a business magazine,’ I remember him telling me then, ‘and business journalists should get used to […]
CNBC.com seeks content editor for commentary section
CNBC Digital, a division of NBC Universal, is seeking a content editor to work on the new commentary section of business-news site CNBC.com. Looking for a highly motivate individual with 5+ years experience in news. Strong writing, editing, reporting and organizational skills are required. Multimedia and data-visualization skills preferred. The job involves working closely with […]
Frankie Flack: Ignore the llamas and dress colors; stick to hard news
Yesterday was the worst day in the history of news. First, pretty much every newsroom in the United States shut down so that everyone could watch two escaped llama run around Arizona. Then, for those lucky enough to tear themselves away from the llama madness, there was the whole what-color-is-the-dress optical illusion thing. (I hesitate […]
Trib’s Rosenthal has new column called Margin Call
Michael Miner of the Chicago Reader praises the new column by Chicago Tribune business columnist Phil Rosenthal called Margin Call full of short items. Miner writes, “Margin Call is a quick read raised by the power of ten. It’s got the flavor of a sports column too, because that’s where the column’s roots are. If […]
WSJ launches new column by Ansberry called “Turning Points”
Wall Street Journal managing editor Gerard Baker sent out the following announcement on Wednesday: Today we are very pleased to launch a new column online and in print by our own Clare Ansberry. Turning Points will bring Clare’s peerless reporting, compassion and humor to the moments that shape our lives in both momentous and subtle […]
Frankie Flack: Biz journalists, stay out of PR
So 2014 was a down year for journalism. I don’t base this on any stats about circulation or ad revenue. I base it on the number of phone calls I get from reporters who are looking to make the leap to PR. And 2014 — like 2013 and 2012 and … well, you get the […]
WSJ seeks editorial board member
The Wall Street Journal seeks a member of its editorial board. The editorial board member will write editorials and features, while contributing to videos, podcasts, the Fox TV show and other platforms that are or will be part of the Wall Street Journal Opinion section. To apply, go here.
FT columnist Johnson to join the Sunday Times
Luke Johnson, who has written a weekly column for the Financial Times for the past seven years, is leaving the business newspaper to write a weekly column for The Sunday Times beginning Feb. 1, the paper announced Wednesday. Johnson made his name as an entrepreneur with the expansion of Pizza Express. Subsequently he started, owned […]
Frankie Flack: How I treat naughty biz journalists
This is the time of year that I really feel for Santa Claus. If he wants to reward the kiddies on the “nice” list, he has a wonderful range of options. But for punishing those twerps on the “naughty” list, the toolkit is a lot more sparse: all he can do to send a message […]
Des Moines Register seeks business columnist
The Des Moines Register is seeking a business columnist who has a pulse on everything that’s happening in Iowa’s vibrant business community, which includes a large insurance sector and enterprising start-up scene. The successful candidate will break news and write insightful commentary, including quick-turn columns off of significant national and local events affecting Iowa’s economy. […]
