The Messenger launches tech section
David Ewalt, who oversees tech and science coverage at The Messenger, writes about the new section of its website. Ewalt writes, “We’re calling the section Tech because we believe that word shouldn’t just be about gadgets. The definition of ‘technology’ is the practical application of knowledge, and the capabilities that knowledge gives us: Our coverage […]
The Messenger hires two for new sports vertical
The following was obtained by Talking Biz News: NEW YORK – September 5, 2023 – Today, Dan Wakeford, Editor-in-Chief of The Messenger, announced the launch of The Messenger’s sports vertical under the leadership of Dan Kaufman. Additionally, Jeff Goodman and Seth Davis join the sports desk, adding deep expertise and experience to this important area of coverage. […]
The Messenger hires Rennie as breaking news editor on the biz team
Aaron Rennie has joined The Messenger as a breaking news editor on the breaking news team. Previously, he was at The Wall Street Journal, where he worked for more than a decade. There, Rennie held the posts of interactive news writer and senior publishing editor. He was also an editor at Business Wire. Rennie has […]
The Messenger hires Shaheen as health news editor
Mansur Shaheen has joined The Messenger as a health news editor. Recently, he served on the Daily Mail’s U.S. health desk as a deputy health editor. Previously, Shaheen was a health policy reporter at State of Reform and was an election reporter at The Center for Michigan, Bridge Magazine. He also served as deputy editor […]
Tanier joins The Messenger as NFL writer
The Messenger has hired as a NFL writer. He joins from The New York Times, where he was a contributor. Tanier has worked as a senior NFL analyst at Football Outsiders and as a national NFL writer at Pro Football Network, LLC. He was also a NFL national lead writer at Bleacher Report. Tanier has a […]
Welch swaps Politico for The Messenger
Carley Welch has joined The Messenger as a general assignment reporter. Recently, she was a digital producer at Politico. Welch worked at The Washington Post and interned at Voice of America. Welch has a B.S. from James Madison University, where she wrote and edited for the student newspaper The Breeze. She also has a master’s […]
Aiden swaps Politico for The Messenger
Sinobia Aiden has joined The Messenger as a social media manager from her post of digital producer at Politico. Prior to joining Politico in May 2022, Aiden was a digital producer and social media editor at Arizona PBS. She also worked in digital programming and as a social media producer at CNN and a social […]
Messenger reporter Severns departs for new opportunity
Maggie Severns will join the Allbritton Journalism Institute as a reporter and mentor to train the next generation of journalists. Recently, she was a reporter at The Messenger. Previously, Severns reported for The Grid and Politico, where she worked for eight years. Severns graduated from Dartmouth College. Be sure to congratulate Severns on Twitter.
The Messenger seeks a managing editor of audience editorial, audience development
We are currently seeking a Managing Editor of Audience Editorial to join our innovative team. This individual will lead our assignment editors and reporter/curators in our audience team. They will oversee the team’s operations, fostering an environment that encourages growth and continual learning. This role requires an individual who is dedicated to audience growth and […]
The Messenger seeks a social media manager, audience development
This position is fully remote and can be worked from anywhere in the United States. Hybrid options are available for candidates working near one of our offices in New York or D.C. Our team members may be assigned to a variety of shifts, which could include weekends, mornings, regular 9-5 hours, or shifts extending into […]
