Salmon: Why the Bloomberg paywall doesn’t make sense
Felix Salmon of Slate writes about why the newly installed paywall at Bloomberg.com doesn’t make any sense. Salmon writes, “By implementing a paywall, Bloomberg Media CEO Justin Smith can try to stop his unit from losing money by asking the broad world of internet consumers to pay $420 a year, or roughly 2 percent of the […]
Micklethwait explains changes to Bloomberg’s website
Bloomberg editor in chief John Micklethwait posted on Wednesday about the redesign of Bloomberg.com and its new paywall. Micklethwait writes, “We’re launching a subscription business for Bloomberg Digital, with a redesigned website, a twice-daily regional newsletter and a host of other new features. And it deserves a brief explanation. “We have given Bloomberg.com a cleaner look and simplified our […]
Bloomberg is starting its metered paywall at $34.99/month
Bloomberg News will begin charging $34.99 a month for readers to access its content on its website, reports Benjamin Mullin of The Wall Street Journal. Mullin reports, “The global financial-news company is announcing Wednesday the start of a metered paywall that charges users for access to Bloomberg.com and the company’s consumer news apps. “The paywall […]
Engadget shutting German, Spanish language sites
Tech news site Engadget announced Monday that it is closing its German and Spanish-language sites. Christopher Trout of Engadget writes, “Sadly, the Engadget community is about to get a little bit smaller. Starting tomorrow, Engadget’s German– and Spanish-language sites will cease publication. While we are sad to see them go, this isn’t the end of the road. The writers […]
CNBC.com seeks a general assignment reporter
CNBC is looking for a general-assignment reporter to expand and develop our digital coverage. This reporter will handle quick-hitting, breaking news stories on various industries as well as work to develop more in-depth features and analysis. The stories will include breaking news, quick turn stories on Wall Street calls and TV interviews, along with enterprise […]
Bloomberg finalizing paywall for its main website
Bloomberg is finalizing plans to roll out a paid subscription offering for its Bloomberg.com property, reports Mike Shields of Business Insider. Shields reports, “The paywall is set to roll out in May, according to the people, though the launch date could change. “The launch of the paywall is set to coincide with a relaunch of […]
CNBC.com seeks a copy editor
As a member of the CNBC.com copy desk, the copy editor is the last line of defense to ensure that our stories are of the highest quality possible. Whether it’s a long feature or short breaking news bulletin, we will look to the copy editor to ensure our stories are free of errors and typos […]
Boston Business Journal seeks digital producer/editor
The Boston Business Journal is looking for a digital producer to own, run and build the online, social, and mobile presence of one of the nation’s strongest business news organizations. DUTIES The Digital Producer is responsible for the day-to-day management of all online content, and development and execution of the online content strategy across all […]
WSJ seeks editor for website in Beijing
The Chinese online version of The Wall Street Journal is offering a full-time position of web editor in its Beijing newsroom. This person will be a crucial and direct channel between WSJ and its Chinese audience. He/ She will edit content for CWSJ website, Professional Information Business products and help on managing several very influential […]
Bloomberg seeks site editor for New Economy coverage
Bloomberg Media is looking for a site editor to help launch and run a new digital media property focused on the largest global challenges in the New Economy — the rising powers and technologies shaping the planet. You should have a good grasp of geopolitics and economics, and understand the interplay between the two. Above […]
