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. […]
WSJ seeks executive producer for enterprise video
The Wall Street Journal is seeking an Executive Producer to lead its Enterprise video team. Based in New York, this role oversees quick turn and long lede enterprise and video investigations coverage. This position calls for a deeply experienced editorial leader with exceptional production and management skills, a global mindset, and the ability to drive […]
Ankler hires Smith, formerly with WSJ
Entertainment industry news organization Ankler Media has hired Ethan Smith as news and features editor. He joins after more than two decades at The Wall Street Journal, where he most recently edited the paper’s weekend business section, Exchange, and previously served as Los Angeles bureau chief. He has also worked at The Industry Standard and […]
WSJ hires Silman to cover power and culture
The Wall Street Journal has hired Anna Silman to cover power and culture. Silman will start next month. “I’ll be writing about the social dynamics of wealth and privilege and the powerful people shaping culture from behind closed doors,” she wrote on social media. She has been freelancing for the past year after being a Business Insider […]
