Roose, Newton show could garner seven figures annually
Ashley Carman of Bloomberg reports that Kevin Roose and Casey Newton, two prominent tech journalists launching their own company and a show focused on artificial intelligence, could garner as much as $5 million annually for their work. Carman reports, “Roose and Newton are working with United Talent Agency to shop around for a potential partner to bankroll the […]
Tech journalist Heath becoming VC partner
Technology journalist Alex Heath venture capital firm Sound Ventures as a partner, reports Eric Newcomer. Newcomer reports, “He’s signing on to the Los Angeles-based firm as it’s targeting a $300 million fifth fund with an expected first close this month. “‘I am hanging up my capital J journalist hat,’ Heath told me in a conversation Wednesday. ‘That’s […]
Bloomberg Industry Group seeks a tech policy reporter
Bloomberg Industry Group seeks a technology policy reporter. Performs general assignment and beat reporting on tech policy in Congress and writes in-depth analytical pieces. Researches, and writes news stories and features for assigned publication(s). What you will do: Demonstrated ability to report and write news stories and features with minimal editing under deadline. Working knowledge […]
The Information seeks a Google reporter
The Information is the go-to source of in-depth reporting for the most influential leaders in technology and business. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in San Francisco, our original, high-quality journalism has the power to inform the most consequential decisions shaping our future, and we’ve built a community of 700,000 active readers who depend on us […]
VentureBeat editorial director departs
Michael Nuñez, editorial director at VentureBeat for the past three years, has left the news organization. He previously had been at Playground Global as a senior marketing manager. Nuñez previously was an associate editor at Forbes, a deputy tech editor at Mashable and tech editor at Gizmodo. He also worked at Popular Science and Newsweek. He is a […]
The Information’s Lessin explains its growth
Jessica Lessin, the founder, editor in chief and CEO of The Information, joined “The Grill Room” podcast host Dylan Byers to explain the growth behind her 13-year-old technology news site. Lessin recounted a trip to China 10 years ago that led her to focus coverage on the country, noting the best way to understand how to […]
Tech publications removing content from fake authors
Technology publications are removing content from authors whose identities they have been unable to confirm, reports Rob Waugh of Press Gazette. Waugh writes, “The four have appeared in top finance publications including Forbes, Entrepreneur, Information Age and The Next Web. “Press Gazette asked publications who have published work by the four to verify their credentials […]
Axios hires Olson as ME for AI and technology coverage
Axios has hired Bradley Olson to be managing editor of artificial intellignce and technology coverage. Olson will lead a team reporting on the companies, people and rapidly evolving technologies reshaping business and society. “Brad is an exceptional journalist and editor with deep experience covering AI and the biggest forces shaping the technology industry,” said Axios […]
Spirlet moves to tech beat at Business Insider
Business Insider reporter Thibault Spirlet is now covering technology from its London office. He covers the intersection of technology and work — focusing on AI’s impact on the workplace, job and cognitive skills, and how economic changes are affecting careers. Spirlet previously covered international affairs, including the Russia-Ukraine war, tensions in the South China Sea, and […]
Semafor hires Gold as senior tech correspondent
Semafor has hired Ashley Gold as its senior technology correspondent. She will start on Sept. 8. “Technology is perhaps the most important policy area facing Washington — not to mention Brussels and Beijing,” said Semafor editor in chief Ben Smith in a statement. “Ashley will help us own this coverage with the editorial judgment it deserves.” […]
