James Grant returns to Barron’s to write regular column
James Grant, a former Barron’s writer who later launched the highly regarded and closely followed Grant’s Interest Rate Observer, will now write two columns a month for Barron’s, in both print and digital. The collaboration marks the return of “The Current Yield” column, which Grant had founded at the magazine previously. “It’s an honor and […]
Washington Post taps Telford as breaking biz news reporter
Washington Post business editor David Cho and deputy business editor Zachary Goldfarb sent out the following announcement: We’re happy to announce that Taylor Telford will become our newest business breaking news reporter. Taylor has distinguished herself with stellar coverage of a wide range of business stories since she joined us last fall after completing an internship […]
Forbes hires two assistant editors
Forbes has hired two assistant editors: Monica Melton for innovation and Sarah Hansen for money and markets. Melton is covering cybersecurity, venture capital and innovation. She previously was an associate editor at Auto Finance News and Bank Innovation. She also worked at eMarketer, a business-to-business publication. She holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Washington […]
Yahoo Finance hires Smith as DC reporter
Jessica Smith has been hired by Yahoo Finance as a Washington-based reporter. Smith comes from Nexstar Media Group’s Washington bureau, where she reported for 100+ local TV stations since April 2017. She primarily focused on consumer issues, trade and taxes. Smith spent three years reporting at WISH-TV in Indianapolis and started her career at Fox Business Network […]
NPR names Domonoske its energy and mobility reporter
Pallavi Gogoi, chief business editor at NPR, sent out the following announcement: I’m delighted to announce that Camila Domonoske is joining the Business Desk as NPR’s Energy and Mobility Reporter. This is an exciting area of coverage. The driverless car is no longer a moonshot. Ride-hailing apps like Uber and Lyft have transformed how people get places, challenging the very […]
Dallas Biz Journal managing editor joins marketing firm
Jason Roberson, who had been managing editor of the Dallas Business Journal for the past three years, has left the publication and joined a Fort Worth-based marketing firm as its general manager. Nifty Method Marketing & Events is a boutique marketing and experiential events agency. Roberson has 20 years of experience as a business journalist […]
Forbes hires executive editor for news, boosts tech team
Forbes announced five editorial hires on Wednesday as part of its push to enhance breaking- and trending-news coverage in the U.S. and in Europe and expand its tech coverage. The five appointments include: Kerry Lauerman, a former executive editor at Mic.com, who will serve as executive editor of news, based in New York; Dawn Chmielewski, […]
Columbia Tribune hires Joens as a business reporter
Philip Joens has been hired by the Columbia Tribune newspaper in Missouri as a business reporter. Joens is currently a business reporter at the Jefferson City News Tribune, covering politics, agriculture, energy, tech, startups, retail, construction, housing, and other general assignment stories including sports, education and health care. He previously was a tech editor and […]
Idaho Business Review hires special sections editor
Rebecca Palmer has accepted the position of special sections editor with the Idaho Business Review. A story on its website states, “She brings a strong background in business journalism and marketing to the role, which is responsible for a variety of special publications and programs for IBR, including CEO of Influence, Welcome to Boise, Accomplished […]
Dallas Biz Journal names two managing editors
Anna Butler and Rob Schneider have been named to new managing editor roles at the Dallas Business Journal. A story on its website states, “Butler will run the operational side of the newsroom, including managing the reporting staff and DallasBusinessJournal.com. Schneider will manage the weekly print edition and editorial events, along with creative and data operations. “‘I’m excited […]
