Categories: OLD Media Moves

Washington Biz Journal loses top reporter to Capital Business

Jonathan O’Connell, one of the top reporters at the Washington Business Journal, has resigned for a position with Capital Business, the new weekly business newspaper being started by the Washington Post.

A memo from Washington Business Journal editor Doug Fruehling posted on FishbowlDC stated, “Jonathan has been a tremendous asset at the Business Journal, covering the D.C. government and nonprofits for nearly three years. He is a former employee of the year, and, to be honest, a great all-around guy. I will never be able to say enough good things about him, and we will miss him terribly. He was not only a valued employee but a good friend.

“In other personnel news, Tim Burn has also left the company after nearly three years as our associate editor overseeing our Focus and BizSmarts sections.

“We’ll be looking for new blood to fill these positions. If you know anyone in the job market, please have them contact Liz or me.”