Reuters editor in chief: Managers will take greater role in training

Reuters editor in chief Steve Adler sent the following message about its editorial training program to managers: We are about to announce changes in our training – or “learning” – program, and I’d like to share with you my perspective on what we are doing, and why. First, I want to make clear that training […]

Ex-Reuters journalist launches video startup

Jui Chakravorty, a Reuters journalist for nine years, has left the wire service and launched a digital video startup. b-yond.tv aims to create video stories that bring you glimpses of cultures and communities from around the globe. The goal is to tell stories that go beyond mainstream narratives and remain outside the context of hard […]

Reuters in DC appoints new editors, hires new reporter

This memo from Reuters Washington bureau chief Marilyn Thompson was sent to the staff on Monday evening: We are excited to announce several editing appointments and a new reporter in the Washington bureau, part of our effort to add depth and speed to the file. Bruce Wallace joins us as Global Energy/Environmental Policy Editor on […]

LA bureau chief Grover leaving Reuters

Ronald Grover, the Los Angeles bureau chief for Reuters, is leaving the news organization. Grover declined comment Wednesday about his departure when contacted by Talking Biz News. It’s unclear when his last day will be. His byline last appeared on Sunday. Grover is a longtime entertainment business journalist. Before joining Reuters in 2012, Grover covered […]

Loney, Reuters editor in Washington, leaves

Jim Loney, the editor in charge of the breaking news team at Reuters in its Washington bureau, has resigned. In an email to colleagues, Loney wrote: Just a note before I go to say thank you to the reporters, editors and managers whose kindness, patience and wisdom have made Reuters just the finest place to […]

Gaines, global editor at large, leaving Reuters

Jim Gaines, a global editor at large at Reuters, has announced that he is leaving the financial wire service at the end of the year. Gaines has been responsible for leading Reuters editorial training, internship, diversity and coaching initiatives, working closely with Corporate Talent and Development and HR. In an email to the staff, Gaines […]

Reuters plans to expand stock coverage

Dan Burns, financial markets editor for the Americas for Reuters, sent out the following to the staff: Dayan Candappa recently described how winning news teams organize themselves around both stalwart defensive and dynamic offensive strategies. Dayan added that he, David Gaffen and I had begun discussing with the U.S. stock market team how we could […]

Reuters names West Coast top news editor

Martin Howell, top news editor and deputy editor of Americas for Reuters, sent out the following announcement on Tuesday: I am very pleased to announce that Sue Horton, who has been Op Ed and Opinion Editor at the Los Angeles Times for the past six years, will be joining the top news team at the […]

Siew among those laid off at Reuters

Longtime business journalist Walden Siew is among those who are being laid off from Reuters. Siew, who most recently has been an editor of the Reuters Global Markets Forum, will work at Reuters through Dec. 17. “I’ve had a great run at Reuters, and got the chance to try something new and experiment with online […]

Media critic Shafer leaving Reuters

Media critic Jack Shafer is leaving Reuters, reports Erik Wemple of The Washington Post. Wemple writes, “Freeland left Reuters in mid-2013 to run for a seat in the Canadian Parliament. At the time of her departure, she was managing director and editor for consumer news and the champion of a pricey and troubled project — […]