How the WSJ is keeping Gershkovich in the news
Sarah Scire of Nieman Lab writes about how The Wall Street Journal’s strategy is keeping jailed reporter Evan Gershkovich in the news. Scire writes, “Gráinne McCarthy, chief digital editor, international for the Journal, is part of the team working to free Gershkovich. She talked about the strategy behind what the Journal calls its ‘activations’ for Gershkovich from the […]
WSJ’s Tucker: Gershkovich shows importance of free press
CNN’s Oliver Darcy interviewed Wall Street Journal editor in chief Emma Tucker and jailed Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich. Darcy writes, “‘What people can do is keep Evan front of mind because that keeps the pressure up on the governments involved, that this is a situation that is completely outrageous and needs to be resolved,’ Tucker told me. “‘But the other […]
Read-a-thon recognizes one year in jail for WSJ’s Gershkovich
Ted Johnson of Deadline Hollywood writes about the read-a-thon held to recognize the one-year anniversary of Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich being held in Russia. Johnson, writes, “To mark the anniversary, the Journal held a 24-hour Read-A-Thon, with reporters and colleagues doing a public reading of his reporting. Among those who participated were CBS Evening News anchor Norah O’Donnell, NBC […]
Why Evan Gershkovich’s case is so important
Danielle Gershkovich, sister of jailed Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich, writes about her brother for the Philadelphia Inquirer. Gershkovich writes, “Evan was just doing his job as a reporter. It was his dream job, and he was accredited by the Russian foreign ministry to do it. I think of him now, sitting in Lefortovo prison […]
WSJ lays off longtime reporter Nissenbaum
Dion Nissenbaum, a reporter covering U.S. policy in the Middle East and regional security for The Wall Street Journal, has been laid off by the publication. During his career, Nissenbaum has been based in Kabul, Beirut, Jerusalem, Washington and Istanbul. He has been part of two Journal teams recognized as Pulitzer Prize finalists in international […]
Reuters hires WSJ’s Eckert to cover auto industry
Reuters has hired Wall Street Journal reporter Nora Eckert to cover the automobile industry. She joined The Journal in January 2022. Eckert had been an investigative reporter for the Post-Bulletin in Rochester, Minnesota, for the previous year. She was previously an elections reporter for the Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism. She interned for the Journal and was […]
WSJ’s Gershkovich has detention extended until June 30
Wall Street Journal publisher Almar Latour and editor in chief Emma Tucker sent out the following on Tuesday: Dear all, Our colleague Evan Gershkovich appeared in the Moscow City Court today for another pre-trial hearing, where his detention was once again upheld, this time until at least June 30 – ensuring Evan remains in a Russian prison well past […]
WSJ seeks an autos reporter in Detroit
The Wall Street Journal is looking for an experienced reporter to join our global autos team, working from Detroit. The auto industry is undergoing an immense transformation with the rise of hybrids, EVs and other technologies that are making the car more like a computer on wheels. Big U.S. car companies are trying to navigate […]
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 […]
