How the WSJ is revamping its newsletters

Christine Schmidt of Nieman Lab looks at how The Wall Street Journal is overhauling its newsletters. Schmidt reports, “When Cory Schouten and Annemarie Dooling (formerly of CJR/Indianapolis Business Journal and Vox Media, respectively) joined the Journal’s newsletter team earlier this year, they embarked on the journey of whittling down the paper’s 126 newsletters. Some were automated but didn’t generate many clicks; others had […]

WSJ seeks a management and careers reporter

The Wall Street Journal is seeking a reporter in our management and careers bureau to pursue coverage ranging from leadership and the workplace to job satisfaction and getting ahead. The right candidate will be able to unearth fresh insight into everything from the most promising careers of the future to what’s happening now in cubicle […]

WSJ seeks pharmaceuticals reporter

The Wall Street Journal is looking for an enterprising newshound to cover the U.S. pharmaceutical industry. Big Pharma is at the center of changing national policy, dealmaking and science, and the successful reporter must dominate national coverage of every aspect of this dynamic industry. The ideal candidate will have a proven ability to break news […]

WSJ seeks a reporter to cover advanced technologies

The Wall Street Journal is seeking an accomplished reporter to cover how advanced technologies in areas like artificial intelligence and semiconductors are reshaping business and fueling a global race for tech dominance. New developments in chips and AI are helping drive broader advances in the tech industry and beyond, and their importance has put them […]

Rockoff named deputy chief of WSJ health and science bureau

Wall Street Journal business editor Jamie Heller sent out the following announcement: Hello. We have more personnel news to share. Jonathan Rockoff is the new Deputy Chief in our Health & Science bureau. A WSJ pharma reporter for ten years, Jon brings all the pieces to this new position. An inveterate scoop-getter, he has made a crucial […]

Ball hired as digital director of WSJ. Magazine

The Wall Street Journal announced Friday the hiring of Sarah Ball as digital director of WSJ. Magazine. She starts Aug. 6. Ball will oversee all digital content at WSJ. Magazine, the Journal’s monthly luxury lifestyle magazine, and lead an expanded team of digital editors. Ball most recently served as the editorial director of GQ magazine, […]

WSJ seeks reporter on Justice Department team

The Wall Street Journal is seeking a seasoned, energetic reporter to join our Justice Department coverage team. As we face a strong flow of news from the Justice Department, FBI and Special Counsel’s Office, we are looking for a journalist who can juggle breaking news, scoops and enterprise of varying lengths. Applicants ideally would have […]

WSJ reporter Wilber joining LA Times

Del Quentin Wilber, a Wall Street Journal reporter in Washington, is joining the Los Angeles Times. Wilber will remain based in Washington and will write enterprise stories on criminal justice and national security. He has been at the Journal since May 2017. Wilber has also worked at the Baltimore Sun, the Washington Post and Bloomberg […]

WSJ’s Spector joining Reuters as corporate crisis reporter

Vanessa O’Connell, global industry editor for retail and consumer at Reuters, sent out the following announcement on Thursday: I am very pleased to announce that Mike Spector will join Reuters as our U.S. Corporate Crisis Correspondent. In this new role, Mike will work with reporters in other bureaus and teams to break news and produce high […]

WSJ Pro seeks deputy editor for artificial intelligence

WSJ Pro, the unit of The Wall Street Journal that provides specialized news, analysis and data for professional audiences, seeks a senior editor to oversee a new product focused on one of the hottest areas of technological change: artificial intelligence. As investments in AI technologies rise dramatically in the coming years, business practices will be […]