Loeb winner on trial for libel in Angola
Angolan journalist Rafael Marques de Moraes, who helped Forbes document that one of the country’s residents was worth $3 billion, resulting in a Gerald Loeb Award earlier this year, now faces a libel trail for accusing military leaders in the country of torture and homicide, writes Kerry Dolan of Forbes. Dolan writes, “Reporters Without Borders, […]
Forbes seeks deputy business editor
Forbes is looking for a Deputy Business Editor who can identify, recruit and manage a network of outside outstanding freelance contributors across a range of industries, but with a primary focus on entertainment, media & sports business. The deputy editor work in concert with other Forbes editors, staff writers and producers to attack the news […]
Forbes seeks hedge fund reporter
Forbes is looking for an exceptional journalist to help with its coverage of the world’s financial titans. Writing for both the magazine and Forbes.com, you’ll play a key role in the creation of some of our most important lists, including the World’s Billionaires, Forbes 400, The Highest-Paid Hedge Fund Managers, 30 Under 30 in financial […]
Forbes seeks managing editor/editorial coordinator
The Forbes’ editorial team seeks a highly-organized individual to make the trains run on time and emphasize excellence at a national magazine. Requirements: Ability to juggle multiple projects Ability to work independently and with a wide array of individuals from different departments Ability to work under deadlines ranging from one hour to several months is […]
Forbes seeks reporter for its Washington bureau
Forbes Media seeks a reporter for its Washington D.C. Bureau to become a part of its Investing, Personal Finance and Markets team. Responsibilities: Cover breaking news from Washington, including economic indicators and regulatory developments from the SEC, banking and consumer protection agencies, and Congress Write regular feature stories for both Forbes.com and Forbes Magazine on […]
Saudi prince has spent $2.2 million fighting Forbes
One of the world’s richest men, Prince Alwaleed bin Talal of Saudi Arabia, has spent $2.2 million in legal fees so far fighting a libel battle with the business magazine Forbes, reports Jane Croft of The Financial Times. Croft writes, “Andrew Caldecott QC, representing Forbes, alleged to the court that part of his client’s case […]
Forbes sells The Social Register
The Forbes family has quietly sold off The Social Register — the 128-year-old biannual directory that has cataloged the country’s old money families. Keith Kelly of the New York Post writes, “‘The ownership of the Social Register Association, previously owned by a subsidiary of Forbes Family Holdings, was transferred for the first time in nearly […]
Fusion hires Kashmir Hill from Forbes as it expands tech news operation
Fusion chief executive officer Isaac Lee sent out the following staff announcement on Friday: Hola Fusion, Alexis Madrigal and our friends in the Bay Area have been working fast to assemble a remarkably talented bureau to cover technology and the future for Fusion. Today we are excited to announce several key additions to that team […]
Biz media organizations win Eppys
At least five business news organizations have won Eppy Awards, which recognize the best of online media, from Editor & Publisher. The Wall Street Journal won the Eppy for best newspaper website with more than 1 million monthly unique visitors. Forbes.com was named the best business and finance website with more than 1 million unique visitors, […]
Bercovici jumps to Inc. from Forbes
Award-winning tech and media writer Jeff Bercovici is jumping ship from Forbes to become the San Francisco bureau chief of Inc., reports Keith Kelly of the New York Post. Kelly writes, “Bercovici, who has the current Forbes cover story on Pinterest, has been at Forbes for a little over four years, but only moved to […]
