NPR hires “Marketplace” reporter Pak as China correspondent
In a note to newsroom staff, chief international editor Didi Schanche announced the following staffing update: Dear All, I’m delighted to announce that Jennifer Pak has joined NPR as China Correspondent. She has been hired for the NPR Beijing bureau. Jennifer is a well-known voice to many, having reported from China for Marketplace since 2017. […]
How NPR’s Aspan approaches her job
NPR financial correspondent Maria Aspan spoke with Hannah Pajtis of The Hawk newspaper at St. Joseph’s University about her job. Here is an excerpt: What does your average day as a financial reporter in New York City look like? I wake up, check my email, my Slack, my text messages, carrier pigeons. If nothing is breaking that I need […]
NPR seeks a personal finance reporter
The Reporter II, Personal Finance covers one of the most essential public-service beats at NPR because it has the capacity to affect all decisions in a person’s life. It encompasses housing, living with debt, retirement and investments, taxes, and how banks treat — or mistreat — customers. The ideal candidate will jump on breaking news […]
How “Planet Money” inspired an animated movie
Charles Pulliam-Moore of The Verge interviewed Julian Glander, whose animated movie “Boys Go to Jupiter” was inspired by the NPR show “Planet Money” and its Tik Tok videos. Here is an excerpt: What kinds of ideas about people’s relationships with money and capitalism were you keen on exploring here? Jack [Corbett]‘s Planet Money TikToks really got my wheels turning […]
Ruwitch named NPR tech correspondent
In a note to newsroom staff, chief business editor Pallavi Gogoi made the following announcement: Hi all, We are thrilled to announce that John Ruwitch will be joining the Business Desk as a tech correspondent. In this role, John will cover one of the most dynamic and influential industries of our times, with a focus on […]
NPR seeks a technology reporter
NPR seeks a Technology Reporter who will focus on how the tech industry shapes our lives and society. Technology is one of the most dynamic and influential industries of our times. It has created massive fortunes and the big egos that go with them. This reporter will shine a spotlight on them and the lives […]
NPR seeks a tech reporter in San Francisco
NPR seeks a Technology Reporter who will focus on how the tech industry shapes our lives and society. Technology is one of the most dynamic and influential industries of our times. It has created massive fortunes and the big egos that go with them. This reporter will shine a spotlight on them and the lives of […]
Tech reporter Kerr departs NPR
NPR tech reporter Dara Kerr has left the news organization for a new opportunity. Kerr came to NPR from The Markup, where she covered labor at tech companies. She investigated the risks that Uber and Lyft drivers take — and the lack of protection the tech companies provide them. She also reported on big tech […]
AP, KFF Health and NPR’s Thompson win Barlett & Steele Awards
The winners of the 18th Annual Barlett and Steele Awards for Investigative Business Journalism shine a spotlight on how the decisions of a powerful few impact the vulnerable many. A two-year nationwide investigation by the Associated Press took the top honor among global and national publications for its series showing the direct links between prison […]
NPR hires Platoni as senior business editor
Pallavi Gogoi, NPR’s chief business editor, shared the following announcement on Tuesday: All, I’m delighted to announce that Kara Platoni is joining NPR as a senior business editor. In this role, she will oversee the coverage of technology, cars and energy. Kara’s background is eclectic, but we are most excited about her infectious, high octane […]
