The importance of interviewing business execs in person
Dougal Shaw of Business Leader writes about his preference for interviewing executives in person. Shaw writes, “Location, location, location. That’s what I believe when it comes to interviews in business journalism. It’s never been easier to quickly set up a recorded video call. But the real magic happens when you actually make the effort to turn […]
Business Insider’s Roof: Ask the right questions
Business Insider editor in chief Jamie Heller interviewed new editor at large Katie Roof about her reporting tactis. Here is an excerpt: Can you share a bit about how you ply your craft and get exclusive news? (Without giving away the store!) The secret to getting scoops is asking good questions. Early in my career, I worked on camera, […]
How a tech reporter uses AI
Sarah Jackson of CNBC writes about how technology journalist Joanna Stern uses artificial intelligence. Jackson writes, “Tech reporter Joanna Stern went all in. Over the course of a year, the former Wall Street Journal reporter and founder of tech media venture New Things tested AI everything — lawn mower, sunglasses, boyfriend. She documented the experience in her book, ‘“I Am […]
Business Insider’s Roof on focusing on scoops
Business Insider editor at large Katie Roof spoke with TBPN about her work and how she breaks tech news stories. Roof noted that she joined Business Insider this week because editor in chief Jamie Heller is focusing on breaking news and scoops. “It’s gotten a lot more competitive these days,” said Roof. “…There’s a lot of reporters […]
How to develop a business beat
Explaining the challenges facing local businesses has never been more urgent, as entrepreneurs attempt to navigate costly tariffs, labor crises linked to immigration enforcement and breaks in the global supply chain, reports Kevin Johnson of the National Press Foundation. Johnson reports, “‘The best strategy is to plan your career for the long term, build relationships with people […]
The importance of following the money
NPR’s “Planet Money” host Robert Smith said the evolution of the American economy requires every journalist to master the art of following the money, reports Rachel Jones of The National Press Foundation. Jones reports, “He provided examples from his show, such as explaining the housing crisis through a plain-speaking subprime borrower named Clarence. During the 2008 […]
Bartiromo of Fox Business on covering a developing story
Sydney Topf of The Washington Examiner profiled Fox Business anchor Maria Bartiromo about her career and how she learned to cover a developing story. Topf writes, “Bartiromo, who started her career at CNN as a production assistant, cited her early years as the foundation for her ability to cover breaking news. The first story she covered was the […]
Forbes senior editor Young: Follow your curiosity
Forbes senior editor Jabari Young spoke with Tyler Welch of The Daily Campus about his work. Here is an excerpt: Tyler Welch: When it comes to covering sports business, where do you say you find your best stories? Would you say it’s more about following the money, or is it more about the people and the connections […]
When NY Times tech reporters reach out for company comment
Mike Abrams of The New York Times spoke with three members of its tech team — Pui-Wing Tam, a deputy business editor, and two reporters, Sheera Frenkel and Mike Isaac — about how they handle “no comment” responses from companies.’ Here is an excerpt: Pui-Wing, can you talk about how you work with reporters to consider outreach, particularly to […]
How Tucker from Forbes approaches profile stories
Russell Sherman of the “Press Profiles” podcast interviewed Forbes reporter Hank Tucker about how he profiles business executives. Tucker joined Forbes as an intern in 2019, and he said it was helpful to watch more-experienced reporters such as Nathan Vardi and Antoine Gara and how they approached sources. He also did a lot of fact-checking […]
