The behind-the-scenes activity to release WSJ reporter Gershkovich
Margret Johnson of Radio Free Europe looks at the efforts to release Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich from a Russian prison. Johnson writes, “Conti said there has been a lot of behind-the-scenes activity on the diplomatic front, while publicly, Gershkovich’s case has been raised directly with President Vladimir Putin in recent weeks, most notably by U.S. commentator […]
Dow Jones attorney: Russia must face consequences for Gershkovich arrest
Russia must face consequences for its detention of Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich, a lawyer for the paper said, reports Eric Tucker of the Associated Press. Tucker writes, “‘In a scenario like this, where a reporter is taken off the beat for just doing his job — wrongfully detained — there ought to be immediate consequences from […]
When Swisher ruled the tech news field
Evan Ramstad of the Minneapolis Star Tribune writes about technology journalist Kara Swisher and her clout covering the industry. Ramstad writes, “No business journalist in this generation has carried more clout within the industry they cover than Swisher. On Tuesday, speaking in downtown Minneapolis to promote the book, she described how she became both loved and […]
WSJ’s Bykowicz joining Baltimore Banner
Former Wall Street Journal reporter Julie Bykowicz, laid off last month, has been hired by the Baltimore Banner to be its business and enterprise editor. She will start next month and help expand its business news coverage and edit a team of reporters. Bykowicz wrote for The Journal about money and influence in Washington. She has covered campaign […]
WSJ lays off five on standards and ethics team
The Wall Street Journal laid off five people on its standards and ethics team last week when it named Elena Cherney as the new head of standards and ethics. The layoffs affected four in New York and one in London: — Christine Glancey, deputy editor of newsroom standards, who had been with the Journal for […]
Inside prison life for WSJ’s Gershkovich
Matthew Campbell of The Sunday Times in London looks at Russia prison life for Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich. Campbell writes, “As a high-profile American inmate, Gershkovich may be spared some of the worst conditions. He celebrated New Year’s Eve with a few mandarins he managed to buy in a prison shop. When he turned […]
WSJ restructures photo department
The Wall Street Journal photo team has reorganized its management structure. Allison Pasek was promoted to deputy photo director, reporting to Lucy Gilmour, who is director of photography. Previously, Pasek was a lead photo editor. Maggie Keady has been promoted from international photo editor to managing international photo editor. Ariel Zambelich has been promoted from […]
WSJ promotes Jamerson to deputy political editor
Joshua Jamerson has been promoted to deputy political editor in the Washington bureau. He will report to politics editor Ben Pershing. Previously, Jamerson was the East Coast bureau chief for U.S. news. He also served as a national politics reporter based in the Washington Bureau and covered the 2022 midterm elections and the future of […]
WSJ hires Watts as director of visual storytelling
Ryan Watts has been hired by The Wall Street Journal as director of visual storytelling. He will start next month and report to associate editor Taneth Evans. Watts will work with coverage chiefs and our visual journalists across the newsroom to set an ambitious strategy for compelling, visually-led stories. Watts started out in local newspapers […]
WSJ seeks an editor to oversee AI coverage
The Wall Street Journal is looking for an experienced, creative journalist to lead our coverage of how artificial intelligence is reshaping business in the tech industry and beyond. You will guide a group of talented reporters writing about the most important companies and individuals in the AI boom, and about who is driving this technology, […]
