USA Today names Maltais as ME of consumer news

USA Today has named Michelle Maltais as editor of consumer news. A story on its website states, “Maltais, as managing editor for consumer news, will supervise coverage that includes consumer issues, technology and travel. She joined USA TODAY in 2018 as an editor in Money and Tech, overseeing coverage of retail, food and technology. “‘One primary mission of […]

Garcia-Roberts joins The Washington Post as an investigative reporter, Sports

Gus Garcia-Roberts will be joining The Washington Post as an investigative reporter, Sports. He comes to the Post from USA Today where he was working as an investigative reporter. He also held the same posts at the Los Angeles Times and Newsday. He was also a senior writer at Miami New Times and a staff […]

Tech columnist Graham stepping down from USA Today

Jefferson Graham, the technology columnist for USA Today, is stepping down in early 2021. He is host of the Talking Tech podcast and is also the author of the weekend Talking Tech newsletter. The podcast will continue with a new host. Graham plans to blog on his website. Graham has been the tech columnist for […]

WSJ hires USA Today’s Patterson

The Wall Street Journal has hired USA Today managing editor of money and consumer tech Philana Patterson. She will be deputy editor of newsroom standards. Her last day at USA Today is Oct. 9. “I’m excited to be joining the team and reuniting with colleagues who I worked with at Dow Jones Newswires many years ago, […]

USA Today seeks a reporter to cover economic opportunity

USA Today is seeking a reporter for its Money & Consumer tech team to cover economic opportunity. This reporter will cover wealth gaps, workforce and workplace issues as they relate to race and identity, corporate diversity, entrepreneurship and obstacles to, and opportunities for wealth enhancement. The successful candidate will cover issues including pay disparities, housing […]

USA Today seeks a reporter to cover economic opportunity

USA Today is seeking a reporter for its Money & Consumer tech team to cover economic opportunity. This reporter will cover wealth gaps, workforce and workplace issues as they relate to race and identity, corporate diversity, entrepreneurship and obstacles to, and opportunities for wealth enhancement. The successful candidate will cover issues including pay disparities, housing […]

USA Today seeks reporter to cover economic opportunity

USA Today is seeking a reporter for its Money and Consumer tech team to cover economic opportunity. This reporter will cover wealth gaps, workforce and workplace issues as they relate to race and identity, corporate diversity, entrepreneurship and obstacles to, and opportunities for wealth enhancement. You may also be required to cover how artificial intelligence, […]

USA Today launches new health section amid coronavirus outbreak

USA Today announced that it will be launching a daily section focused on COVID-19 news and information called “Nation’s Health.” The new section will be available in the newspaper’s print and e-edition along with appearing on digital platforms as well. The new health section will also be emailed to subscribers of Gannett’s local news publications. […]

USA Today biz/consumer tech team seeks a content coach

The USA Today Money & Consumer Tech team seeks a NOW Editor. This editor will assign, edit and sometimes write trending news across Money and Tech beats, and other work as assigned. The successful candidate should have audience development experience as they will be expected to take a prominent role in managing and elevating our […]

USA Today hires personal finance and markets reporter

USA Today has hired Jessica Menton to cover personal finance and the financial markets. Menton will be starting this week according to her tweet. Prior to joining USA Today, Menton was working at The Wall Street Journal as its markets reporter and senior platform editor. She also served as a news editor at WSJ. Menton […]