Ackerman named editor in chief of Gizmodo
Veteran technology journalist Dan Ackerman has been hired as editor in chief of tech news site Gizmodo. Ackerman comes to Gizmodo from consumer technology publication CNET, where he most recently served as editorial director, overseeing coverage of key tech topics including computers, gaming and virtual/augmented reality. There, he led a team producing highly-cited news and […]
Gizmodo senior writer Novak laid off
Matt Novak, a senior writer at Gizmodo, has been made redundant after almost 10 years with the outlet. Novak’s tweet reads: “It’s been an honor to work with such amazing, talented people for so long. I loved my job and I know that I was tremendously lucky to have it for as long as I […]
Wired hires Gizmodo’s Cameron
Dell Cameron, a senior reporter at tech news site Gizmodo, has been hired by Wired magazine as a senior policy writer. He will start Jan. 9. His last day at Gizmodo is Friday. Cameron has been at Gizmodo since May 2017, covering tech policy and national security. He previously worked at The Daily Dot covering […]
Senior reporter Tracy departing Gizmodo
Phillip Tracy, a senior reporter at Gizmodo, is leaving the tech news site. He is becoming a senior adviser for product reviews at Dell. Before Gizmodo, Tracy was assistant managing editor at Laptop Magazine and a technology writer at The Daily Dot. He also worked as technology editor at RCR Wireless News. Tracy is a […]
Gizmodo is looking for a writer
i09 is looking for a freelance writer to lead our recaps of Ms. Marvel—preferring to highlight writing from a South Asian, Muslim, or SWANA/MENA background. ABOUT THE COMPANY Gizmodo is a news and opinion website about gadgets, technology, science, environmental news, entertainment, and culture. From reviews of the latest phones, TVs, laptops, shows, and movies […]
Gizmodo site traffic up 10 percent in first quarter
David Ewalt, the editor in chief of tech site Gizmodo, spoke with Tony Silber of Publishers Daily about its performance as it celebrates its 20th anniversary. Here is an excerpt: P.D.: Late last month, Gizmodo announced 10 new hires. That’s significant for a digital brand. Ewalt: A lot of them represent an expansion. Some have been a reshuffle. Most of […]
Gizmodo seeks a reporter
Gizmodo is looking for a Staff Reporter to join our spirited, fast-paced newsroom and write essential reviews and consumer electronics-focused news coverage. This position will focus on virtual reality and augmented reality hardware, apps and services. You may also cover other related gadgets and news. The ideal candidate for this position has experience closely covering […]
Gizmodo seeks a senior reporter to cover home entertainment
Gizmodo is looking for a Senior Reporter to join our spirited, fast-paced newsroom and write essential reviews and consumer electronics-focused news coverage. This position will focus on home entertainment products, including TVs, soundbars, speakers, and streaming boxes; it may also cover music gear (like stereos, microphones, and amplifiers) and home fitness equipment (like Peloton) in […]
Leffer joins Gizmodo as breaking news reporter
Gizmodo has hired Lauren Leffer as a breaking news reporter. Leffer is a science, health, and environmental journalist whose work has appeared in National Geographic, Popular Science, Audubon Magazine, Scienceline, and elsewhere. She was also an intern at Popular Science. Additionally, she has experience in fact checking, editing, audio production, video, and creative non-fiction. Leffer has a […]
Gizmodo promotes Serrano to online communities and internet reporter
Gizmodo has tapped Jody Serrano as online communities and internet reporter. Recently, she held the post of nights and weekends editor. Serrano began her career in Texas, where she also worked for the Austin American-Statesman and The Texas Tribune. She was also with Politico in Washington D.C., where she covered social media and FCC, among […]
