WSJ seeks a senior video journalist
The Wall Street Journal is seeking an experienced and highly creative Senior Video Journalist to join its video team in New York. The ideal candidate has an extensive professional background in video journalism, exceptional story development and scriptwriting skills, and experience shooting and editing. You have impeccable news judgment, a deep understanding of what makes […]
Trachtenberg departs WSJ after 37 years
Wall Street Journal reporter Jeffrey Trachtenberg has left the news organization after more than 37 years. “I’ve decided time is up,” he wrote on LinkedIn. “Thanks to all those in the newsroom who shared their passion for the work we’ve done together; the paper has never looked better or been more interesting.” Trachtenberg covered the book industry […]
WSJ reporter Foldy departing after seven years
Wall Street Journal reporter Ben Foldy is leaving the news organization after seven years. He has been on the investigations team for the past year. In a farewell email to his colleagues, he wrote: It’s hard to leave the only home I’ve really had in my reporting career, and it’s impossible to overstate how much […]
WSJ reporter McLain departing after 13 years
Wall Street Journal reporter Sean McLain sent out the following to his colleagues on Thursday: After 13 years at the Journal, I’m leaving for another job and a big career change. My last day is Friday. I’m keeping my number, so reach out any time. My personal email is xxxxx if you want to stay in touch. The […]
WSJ union confirms: Editors asked to volunteer for layoffs
IAPE 1096, the union that represents editorial staffers at The Wall Street Journal and other Dow Jones properties, issued the following: IAPE members, it has been a difficult week at Dow Jones. On Tuesday, members in Publishing and Platforms and News – Platforms departments were advised management intends to merge Publishing Editors and Platform Editors […]
WSJ Pro hires Kroontje to cover bankruptcy
Samantha Kroontje has joined Wall Street Journal Pro to cover financial distress and reorganization. She has been at 9fin covering distressed debt and also worked at Forbes as a wealth reporter. Kroontje was also lead copywriter for Kipling Media. She holds a bachelor’s degree from Western University and a master’s degree from New York University.
WSJ’s Steele now covering media and entertainment beat
Wall Street Journal reporter Anne Steele is now covering the media and entertainment beat, with a focus on podcasting and the powers in new media. She previously was its music industry reporter. She has been with the Journal since 2015, writing on a wide variety of topics on the real-time desk, including drug-pricing controversies, the auto industry […]
WSJ hires Hobson for DC bureau
The Wall Street Journal has hired Will Hobson to be a reporter in its Washington bureau, working on political and government investigations and enterprise. Hobson was a national investigative sports reporter for The Washington Post before departing in February. He has previously worked for the Tampa Bay Times, the Daytona Beach News-Journal, and the Panama City News […]
WSJ reporter Bousquette on the importance of talking to people
Meredith Klein of Meredith and the Media interviewed Wall Street Journal reporter Isabelle Bousquette about her job. Here is an excerpt: Your stories explore large-scale technology efforts at Fortune 500 companies and topics of significance to chief information officers. You also frequently write on the benefits and drawbacks of emerging technologies and the role they play in the […]
Trump refiles defamation lawsuit against WSJ
President Donald Trump on Wednesday refiled a defamation lawsuit seeking at least $10 billion in damages against the Wall Street Journal over its reporting on his ties to Jeffrey Epstein. A Reuters story states, “Trump is seeking at least $10 billion in damages, according to the amended lawsuit. He had sought the same amount previously. […]
