Fortune’s Murray expected to become Time chief content officer
Time Inc. insiders are saying that they expect Fortune editor Alan Murray to be elevated to succeed Norm Pearlstine as the company’s chief content officer, reports Keith Kelly of the New York Post. Kelly writes, “Pearlstine, as first reported by Vanity Fair’s Web site, is going to step down and become a consultant to Time CEO Joe […]
Fortune.com seeks associate editor
The associate editor for Fortune.com will be part of a team assisting the contributor editor with the development of a network of high-profile guest columnists. This is a key role for a digital content enthusiast who wants to shape and execute on a content strategy for a brand with massive reach. You will: Directly oversee […]
You don’t argue with biz media who buy ink by the barrel
Example No. 8,791 of a company CEO who doesn’t like how his business is reported on in the business media occurred this week when Fortune reported several stories about Elon Musk’s Tesla Motors. The first story was when business journalism legend Carol Loomis reported that Tesla didn’t report in a timely fashion to its shareholders that one […]
Fortune.com seeks associate editor
Fortune.com is seeking an associate editor who will work with more than a dozen reporters and two other editors on a fast-paced, high-volume desk that is a key part of Fortune’s digital strategy. The ideal candidate will have two to three years of experience in a professional newsroom, assigning and editing stories with equal eyes toward […]
Fortune’s Murray in running to replace Pearlstine
Fortune magazine editor Alan Murray is one of the leading candidates to replace parent company Time Inc. chief content officer Norman Pearlstine, reports Vanity Fair’s Sarah Ellison. Ellison writes, “Pearlstine, 73, has had an extraordinarily prodigious career in journalism. He spent the early part of it at The Wall Street Journal, where he eventually rose […]
Fortune’s Primack: Forbes, you ignorant slut
Fortune writer Dan Primack takes issue Thursday with how rival business magazine Forbes lowered the net worth of Theranos CEO Elizabeth Holmes to zero because of problems at the company. Primack writes, “Forbes gave various explanations for its revisions ― which were breathlessly aggregated by other media outlets ― including that Holmes’ stake in her […]
Inc.’s Quittner moves to Fortune
Jeremy Quittner, a senior staff writer at Inc. magazine since 2012, has been hired by Fortune. He’ll be a senior writer for Fortune’s Venture vertical on its website, which is covering entrepreneurs and launched in February. Quittner previously wrote on technology for both American Banker and Bank Technology News, specializing in alternative payments, social media, […]
Fortune starts newsletter on business diversity
Fortune magazine launched an email newsletter that focuses on business diversity. Called raceAhead, it will be written by Ellen McGirt and will focus on the experience of black, brown, Asian and Native Americans moving up through the ranks of U.S. corporations. “We believe learning about others in similar situations can help readers in their quest […]
Fortune covers Trump, and Trump responds
Fortune magazine has estimated presidential candidate Donald Trump’s net worth at $3.7 billion, below his $10 billion estimate, and used an unflattering photo on the cover, reports Keith Kelly of the New York Post. Kelly writes, “To illustrate the story, Fortune Editor Alan Murray purchased an 8-year-old photo that seems to show The Donald flipping […]
Time Inc. names new publisher for Fortune, Money
Time Inc. executive vice president Evelyn Webster sent out the following announcement on Monday: I am delighted to share that effective immediately Meredith Long is promoted to Group Publisher of Time, Fortune and Money. In this role, Meredith will oversee sales, marketing, live events and development of new products and revenue streams for all three […]
