NY Times tech columnist Manjoo moves to opinion section
Farhad Manjoo has been named a New York Times opinion columnist. Here is an announcement from editorial page editor James Bennet, deputy editor Jim Dao and deputy editor Katie Kingsbury. We’re very happy to tell you that Farhad Manjoo will be joining us as a columnist next month. Most of you probably know Farhad as […]
How a NY Times biz reporter uses Slack and Signal to spot stories
Kate Conger, a tech reporter for The New York Times, talks about how she uses technology to help her find stories. Here is an excerpt: You cover breaking news about all things tech — from Google to Facebook to Twitter to Uber. What are your most important tools for staying quick on your toes? I […]
What’s behind the NY Times’ Sunday biz feature “Meanwhile”
Nick Summers of The New York Times interviewed Wendy McNaughton, the illustrator who’s behind the “Meanwhile” visual storytelling feature in the paper’s revamped Sunday business section. Here is an excerpt: Be honest: When you got my email out of the blue and saw the words “Business section,” what was your immediate reaction? Why did you want to […]
A tech reporter who uses old-fashioned reporting methods
Jack Nicas, who covers Apple for the New York Times, talks about some of his reporting methods on the beat. Here is an excerpt: I’m also a prolific screenshotter. The internet is an ephemeral place, so when I see something online for a story, I make sure to capture it immediately. The technique has been […]
NY Times redesigns Sunday biz section, renames daily section Business
The New York Times’s Business Day section will be named Business beginning on Monday. The section will have increased coverage of technology in the U.S. and internationally. The Times will also debut a redesigned Sunday Business section on Sunday, featuring a new visual identity and several new columns and features anchored by Sunday Business editor Nick […]
NY Times launches “Work Friend” advice column
The New York Times business section has started an advice column called “Work Friend” for people to ask questions about their careers, money and other topics. Choire Sicha writes, “Work Friend is here to help with careers, money and the sometimes grim, sometimes hilarious Dungeons & Dragons-type maze that is the contemporary office. We want […]
NY Times seeks senior staff editor for finance coverage
The New York Times is looking for an editor to help run Business Day’s finance team. The group is responsible for a broad spectrum of business news: giant banks, white collar crime, Wall Street traders, hedge funds, private equity firms, deal-making, consumer finance, financial markets, and the ever-changing regulatory landscape. Our goal is to set […]
Dallas Morning News biz reporter Cowan hired by NY Times
Jill Cowan, who has covered the Texas economy for the Dallas Morning News since February 2016, has been hired by The New York Times to to cover California. Morning News business editor Paul O’Donnell sent out the following announcement on Monday: All, We’re saddened to report that Jill Cowan will be leaving us in November […]
How the NY Times covered the financial crisis
Matt Giles of The New York Times writes about how the paper covered the economic crisis of 2008. Giles writes, “Fueled by pizza, Mr. Sorkin, Mr. Dash and the reporter Ben White huddled around Ms. Anderson’s second-floor desk. “‘I was nine months pregnant with my first child, and I was the only woman in the world […]
How Blumenstein thrived at the WSJ and in her career
Leah Fessler of Quartz interviewed New York Times deputy managing editor Rebecca Blumenstein about her career, particularly her 22 years at The Wall Street Journal. Fessler writes, “Despite the cultural and economic forces that favor men, Blumenstein said the Journal was particularly good at promoting and mentoring women. Two of her promotions occurred when she was on maternity leave, she […]
