WSJ seeks a restaurants reporter
The Wall Street Journal is seeking an energetic, seasoned reporter to take on the restaurant beat. Based in Chicago, this high-profile beat includes responsibility for big companies like McDonald’s and Starbucks, along with dozens of other companies from Chipotle to Papa John’s. The reporter must have the ability to source deeply within and around the […]
WSJ seeks a standards and ethics editor
The Wall Street Journal is seeking a standards and ethics editor. This editor is the focal point for maintaining the high journalism standards of the global news staff of The Wall Street Journal and Dow Jones Newswires. The editor oversees a standards staff of five. Duties include involvement in the preparation and pre-publication review of […]
WSJ parent reports better-than-expected earnings
News Corp., the parent of The Wall Street Journal, Barron’s and MarketWatch.com, reported second-quarter earnings that beat Wall Street estimates due to strong results in all of its businesses. The New York-based company reported net income of $119 million, or 16 cents per share, compared to a loss a year earlier. Adjusted, the earnings were […]
WSJ taps Douglass to be newsroom coordinator for talent
Sarah Rabil, assistant managing editor for talent at The Wall Street Journal, sent out the following announcement: Folks: I’m thrilled to announce that Megan Douglass is joining the managing editor’s office as my deputy, beginning Feb. 12. As the Newsroom Coordinator for Talent, Megan will be a valuable partner in supporting the Journal’s recruitment and […]
Jargon becomes WSJ’s tech and families columnist
Wall Street Journal chief news editor Jason Anders sent out the following announcement on Wednesday: Colleagues, We’re delighted to announce that Julie Jargon will become The Wall Street Journal’s Tech & Families columnist. This role, which will be part of the Technology Bureau and write mainly for the Life & Arts section, is one we […]
NY Times hires WSJ reporter Kanno-Youngs
New York Times Washington bureau chief Elisabeth Bumiller sent out the following announcement on Monday: We’re very happy to announce that Zolan Kanno-Youngs of The Wall Street Journal will be joining the Washington bureau as a correspondent covering homeland security and immigration and border issues. Zolan comes to us from New York, where he has […]
WSJ’s “Heard on the Street” seeks a Hong Kong columnist
“Heard on the Street,” the Wall Street Journal’s home for financial analysis and commentary, is seeking a columnist to be based in Hong Kong. The coverage areas can be tailored to the experience of the candidate and to the news of the day. “Heard on the Street” is a team in New York, London, Hong […]
Lipschutz named deputy editor in chief of WSJ, Dow Jones Newswires
Wall Street Journal editor in chief Matt Murray sent out the following announcement on Tuesday: Colleagues: I am delighted to announce that Neal Lipschutz is assuming the role of Deputy Editor in Chief for The Wall Street Journal and Dow Jones Newswires. As deputy, Neal will work closely with me and the entire senior team on the […]
WSJ hires AP reporter Horwitz to cover Facebook
The Wall Street Journal has hired Associated Press reporter Jeff Horwitz to cover Facebook. He will be based in San Francisco and will start at the end of next month. Horwitz was a Knight-Bagehot Fellow at Columbia University in 2013-14 and a graduate of the M.A. program at Columbia Journalism School. He has been at the AP […]
WSJ seeks an editor to oversee Justice Department and judiciary coverage
The Wall Street Journal is looking for an experienced and motivated editor to lead its team of reporters covering the Justice Department, the Supreme Court and the federal judiciary. The remit encompasses a wide range of the most important stories from Washington, from the future of the Justice Department as an institution to the future […]
