Why CNET is now publishing fiction
Alexandra Alter of the New York Times writes about how tech news site CNET is now publishing fiction as long as it pertains to technology. Alter writes, “In an era when many general interest magazines have abandoned publishing short fiction, CNET is entering the literary arena with a new monthly series, Technically Literate, which will feature […]
BuzzFeed seeks technology/transportation reporter
BuzzFeed News is looking for smart, tenacious, and enthusiastic reporter in its San Francisco bureau to cover the fast-changing transportation sector. You should be able respond quickly to the news of the day, develop a beat, break news, and advance stories. This is a highly ambitious bureau, with an amazing team of reporters and editors. […]
Forbes launches tech podcast The Premise
Managing editor Bruce Upbin of Forbes writes about the start of its new tech podcast The Premise. Upbin writes, “With interviews, features and audio op-eds, The Premise is for and about the people who buy and sell technology for a living. Sometimes we’ll talk about consumer gadgets, but this is mostly a business show because we’re […]
Las Vegas Review-Journal seeks two business reporters
Nevada’s leading news organization in print and on the Web needs two smart, aggressive journalists to cover the most interesting business beats in America. When it comes to business, there’s more to Las Vegas than gaming. We have a growing tech sector that features major data center hubs, drone aircraft R&D, an aerospace plant building […]
Bilton leaving NY Times for Vanity Fair
Technology journalist Nick Bilton is leaving the New York Times for Vanity Fair magazine, where he will write about the intersection of technology and business. Bilton’s official title will be special correspondent. He has written for Vanity Fair on a freelance basis in the past. The magazine is known for publishing business journalism from writers such as Sarah […]
Re/code names Frommer its editor in chief
Tech news site Re/code has named Dan Frommer its new editor in chief, replacing Kenneth Li, who has left the organization. Brian Stelter of CNNMoney.com writes, “Dan Frommer, the tech editor at Quartz, is the new Re/code editor. Starting next Monday he will run the operation and report to Swisher, who remains executive editor. “Kenneth […]
Business Insider seeks tech reporter in London
Business Insider UK is looking for reporters to join our tech team in London. These reporters will have a deep understanding of the tech industry and a strong interest in technology trends that will shape how we live, work, and get around in the future. We will consider candidates at various experience levels, but the […]
AOL wants TechCrunch and Engadget to move past tech readers
Jessica Davies of Digiday interviewed Jimmy Maymann, president of content and consumer brands at AOL, about its tech news sites, which it wants to expand. Davies writes, “Engadget recently got a digital makeover as part of a plan to expand its coverage to topics including science, culture, lifestyle and entertainment. Maymann said this was a natural move given technology has become […]
Coverage: Facebook launches Reactions worldwide
Facebook released its Reactions feature worldwide Wednesday, giving users for the first time the ability to do much more than simply “like” a post. Users’ options now include the following emotions: Like, Love, Haha, Wow, Sad and Angry. Hayley Tsukayama of The Washington Post explained the social media site’s newest feature: Facebook announced Wednesday that it is […]
Tech Insider seeks innovation editor
Tech Insider — Business Insider’s sister site focused on tech, science, and innovation — is hiring an editor to join our innovation section. The editor will focus on stories about design, cities, activism, food, futurism, sustainability, and everything in between. Our style is smart, conversational, exciting, and geared toward a general audience. That means you’ll be […]
