WSJ seeks venture capital reporter

The Wall Street Journal is looking for a thoughtful and motivated reporter to write about venture capital for our specialist readers. Based in New York, this reporter will focus on the venture investments that fuel innovation and which have helped create the current, though weakening, Silicon Valley boom. We take a hard-eyed and probing approach […]

NY Times biz desk shuffles some assignments

New York Times business editor Dean Murphy sent out the following announcement on Friday: Some BizDay colleagues are moving to new places and/or taking on new roles. Here’s a rundown: Adrienne Carter, our international business editor for the past two years, is moving to London, where she will continue in the same role in a […]

Coverage: Facebook looks to fight terrorism on site

After increasing pressure from the government, Facebook is implementing new tools to combat terrorism on the social media site. Natalie Andrews and Deepa Seetharaman of The Wall Street Journal had the day’s news: Hours after the December shootings in San Bernardino, Calif., Mark Wallace asked his employees at the nonprofit Counter Extremism Project to comb social media […]

MLex seeks tech regulation reporter

International regulatory news service MLex Market Insight is seeking an experienced technology reporter to join its Washington, D.C., bureau. The successful candidate will cover a host of technology-related regulatory and legislative issues, including privacy, data security, intellectual property and e-commerce activity. S/he will have a track record of getting scoops, providing a steady flow of […]

MLex seeks tech reporter

International regulatory news service MLex Market Insight is seeking a full-time reporter/researcher for its San Francisco bureau. Duties primarily include a high level of research and editorial support for journalists, along with office and administrative support, transcription and site database entry. This entry-level position is ideally suited for a conscientious self-starter who is interested in […]

Contra Costa Times, Oakland Tribune seek business reporter

Bay Area News Group, publisher of the Contra Costa Times, Oakland Tribune and San Jose Mercury News, is looking for an East Bay-focused reporter to cover consumer-oriented retail, small business and development trends for a regional audience, with an emphasis on driving digital traffic. The reporter will focus on general interest East Bay business and development […]

WSJ names Dean its global tech editor

Wall Street Journal business editor Jason Anders sent out the following announcement on Monday: I’m excited to announce that Jason Dean is appointed Global Technology Editor for The Wall Street Journal. Jason will head our expert team of reporters and editors in San Francisco and around the world in this vital coverage area for The […]

SeekingAlpha.com seeks tech news editor

Handle technology news coverage for Seeking Alpha’s Breaking News service. From AAPL to ZBRA, cover important news events for tech stocks large and small, whether earnings reports, acquisitions, market-moving upgrades and downgrades, or major product launches and partnerships. Monitor financial news services, tech news sites, corporate press releases, RSS feeds, and Twitter for major business […]

Pittsburgh Tribune-Review seeks business reporter

The Tribune-Review in Pittsburgh seeks a general assignment business reporter to deliver sophisticated coverage of the region’s diverse mix of industries. We’re looking for a seasoned reporter who is able to break news and produce compelling daily coverage, enterprise and analysis. The ideal candidate should be eager to write about local business, as well as […]

LA Times names Muessig its tech editor

Ben Muessig of the San Francisco Chronicle has been hired by the Los Angeles Times as its technology editor. He replaces Russ Mitchell, who left the Times tech editor position at the end of the year after taking a buyout. Muessig currently leads the business news department of the San Francisco Chronicle, which covers the […]