DC editor for Barron’s is leaving
Jim McTague, the Washington editor for Barron’s, announced on LinkedIn that he is leaving the financial newspaper. McTague wrote, “I am leaving Barron’s after 21-plus years June 30, generous package in hand, to open Act IV of my writing career. I will remain on the masthead as a contributing editor. Other publications already have reached […]
Dow Jones makes layoffs, brings 2015 total to 90
Dow Jones & Co. has laid off employees in its circulation department, its Professional Information Business, and perhaps at least six jobs cut in Barron’s editorial staff, according to the union that represents employees. A statement on the union website reads: The cuts announced this week bring the total of IAPE-represented positions eliminated through layoff […]
Barron’s hires Stone from CBS MoneyWatch
Amey Stone, previously the executive editor at CBS MoneyWatch, has been hired by Barron’s. In an email to Talking Biz News, Stone wrote, “I’m really pleased to be part of the staff of Barron’s, one of the most prestigious and influential financial publications today. In addition to writing the ‘Current Yield’ column in the magazine, […]
Barron’s Asia seeks reporter in Hong Kong
Barron’s Asia, a premier paid investment news website launched in 2014, seeks an ambitious reporter who can write about everything from the impact of financial reform in China to the latest IPO of big Asian companies. This is a full-time position based in Hong Kong. Reporter is expected to write in English four to six […]
Bloomberg hires Aneiro from Barron’s
Michael Aneiro, who wrote the “Income Investing” blog for Barron’s, has resigned and will start a new job at Bloomberg News. In his last blog post, Aneiro wrote: The Income Investing blog, of course, will continue, but I’m off to pursue other adventures in financial journalism. It’s been a pleasure writing for Barron’s and for […]
Barron’s seeks writer in New York
Barrons.com, the website of the nation’s premier financial magazine, is seeking a financial writer to blog about income investments and write a weekly bond column for Barron’s print edition. In a world of exceptionally low interest rates, investors are increasingly searching for income, and the successful candidate will help them find it. The job involves […]
Dow Jones to report subscription data audited by accounting firm
Dow Jones & Co. released Thursday global sales and subscription figures for its financial news publications, including The Wall Street Journal, Barron’s, Financial News and MarketWatch.com. Independently assured by PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP UK, these figures capture the company’s global audience and will provide a clear and consistent measure for its digital business. Dow Jones will continue […]
Barron’s Asia goes live, staff named
Barron’s Asia, a new digital edition focused on the region and serving its investors, went live on Wednesday. This marks Barron’s first overseas expansion since its founding in 1921. Barron’s Asia will publish a mix of Asia-focused content produced by its new Hong Kong-based editorial team, along with full content from the U.S. edition. Regular […]
Judge dismisses subscription lawsuit against WSJ, Barron’s parent
A New York federal judge has dismissed allegations of fraud against Dow Jones & Co., the parent of The Wall Street Journal and Barron’s, ending a proposed class action that accused the company of allowing a subscription business to defraud their customers by overcharging for renewals and pocketing the difference. Lisa Hoffman of the National […]
Barron’s Penta unveils new design, content
Barron’s Penta will go this weekend from a newsprint insert into the weekly financial newspaper to a glossy magazine with additional coverage areas. The new coverage areas are real estate and fashion for the September issue, said editor Richard Morais in a phone interview with Talking Biz News. The December issue will add a section […]
