Barr, founding editor of CNET, dies at 64

Christopher Barr, the founding editor of tech news site CNET, has died at the age of 64 after a yearlong battle with cancer. An obituary on The New York Times states, “Barr was a trailblazing leader of the ’90s Web boom. As the founding editor-in-chief of CNET.com, he marked the site’s launch in his inaugural […]

Chicago Inno seeks reporter to cover tech

Chicago Inno is a digital media and events company covering local tech and innovation. Launched in 2014, Inno is the best source for Chicago tech and startup news, insight and analysis. We are looking for a full-time writer who is passionate about covering Chicago’s growing tech and startup communities through original, authoritative, and engaging editorial. […]

Consumer Reports seeks electronics writer/editor

Technology is moving so fast that new developments can be confusing for consumers to understand. Our writers and editors need to be more than just tech savvy—they need the writing talent and passion for reporting to connect our readers to the most important stories in tech in ways that are both engaging and accessible. Writers […]

The Verge names transportation editor, first tech editor

The Verge editor in chief Nilay Patel sent out the following announcement on Monday: Hey everyone — as we discussed in our staff meeting, I’m excited to announce some promotions on The Verge team. Tamara Warren will be taking on the permanent role of Transportation Editor, after ably serving as our interim editor. The way we cover […]

Reuters seeks reporter to cover Alphabet

Reuters News is seeking an experienced business journalist to join our technology reporting team in San Francisco. The primary focus of this position is to cover Alphabet Inc. in all its dimensions, from its product and business performance to its broader role in shaping our lives and culture. Few companies exert as profound an influence […]

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel seeks personal finance reporter

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, part of the USA Today Network, is looking for a high-energy reporter with an interest in personal finance and career-related issues that particularly affect young adults, including financial education, student loans and debt, career opportunities in the region and the skills needed to pursue them. The reporter would also cover Wisconsin’s startup […]

Voice of San Diego launching podcast covering startups

Voice of San Diego is starting a podcast later this month that will cover local startup and technology companies. It will be called “I Made It in San Diego.” The podcast will be done by Brittany Meiling, who covers startups and biotech companies for the San Diego Business Journal. She is working as a freelancer for the […]

WSJ reporter MacMillan to cover tech policy and economics

Wall Street Journal reporter Douglas MacMillan, who has been covering startups and venture capital, has a new beat. MacMillan will now cover tech policy and economics, exploring how tech companies acquire power and use it to shape people’s lives. He joined the Journal in October 2013 from Bloomberg News, where he also wrote analysis and […]

ACBJ launches Minne Inno to cover startup news

American City Business Journals launched Minne Inno, a digital publication that will cover the Twin Cities startup ecosystem, on Tuesday. Dirk DeYoung of the Minneapolis-St. Paul Business Journal writes, “That coverage will be led by journalist Maddy Kennedy, an Eden Prairie native who recently covered business for the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel and the Milwaukee Business Journal. She […]

Bloomberg Television seeks producer for tech coverage

Bloomberg Television is looking for a Producer with a hands-on, creative approach to storytelling- and a true passion for technology. Bloomberg Technology brings the business of technology to life on live television. It is a fast-paced work environment, and the ideal candidate will work smoothly under pressure, easily juggling multiple tasks. We’ll trust you to: […]