by Courtney Godfrey, Jennifer Johnson and Rebecca McClay Covering business has never been more crucial. In the past few years, as a recession has taken hold, everyone’s eyes and ears have been on the news of the economy. What most people don’t see is what’s going on behind the scenes of a business desk, and [...]
The Institute on Political Journalism is holding a conference for college journalists on the global economic crisis from Nov. 13 to 14 in Washington D.C.The conference will look at how journalists, politicians and others played a role in the economic meltdown.Journalists will have the opportunity to improve the way they cover the economy while learning [...]
In the Alice-through-the-rabbit-hole world of finance and investing, things aren’t always what they seem. The U.S. dollar touched a one-year low compared to the euro Tuesday – making the European coin worth more than $1.48. For many here in the states, that’s cause for celebration. It’s also counter-intuitive. Wouldn’t we want our economy’s currency to [...]
Arcane symbols and hieroglyphics. Wild gesticulation. Chest-thumping, red-faced gurus spouting gibberish-laden predictions based on mysterious code spelled out in tiny black letters. Some primitive cult ritual? Nope, just another day among the Wall Street pundits. Sometimes, watching and reading the bombastic babbling that passes for stock market coverage, I feel irritated to think of the [...]
Washington Post reporter Steve Hendrix found an unconventional group to tell the tale of the recession: courier bikers. His story about the decline in messengers because of the economy, technology and 9/11 begins with this image-laden lede: “Getting a meticulously prepared legal brief to a courthouse or federal agency on time used to require a [...]
The Medill School of Journalism is seeking experienced journalists who want to develop new ways of thinking about communications – journalistic and otherwise – in the digital age; new skills; and new career possibilities.In just nine months, this master’s program offers new ways of thinking about communication—journalistic and otherwise—to professionals with seven years of experience. [...]
Advances in technology means the next crop of journalists have more opportunities for connecting with readers. But the media industry’s turmoil has left them searching for ways to make a living from the craft, according to reports from the Associated Press.Although a recent survey says only six in 10 journalism graduates were able to find [...]
The News-Leader Media Group in Springfield, Mo. is searching for an experienced business reporter. The ideal candidate should be able to look beyond press releases to create enterprising business coverage for both the print and Web editions of this locally-focused news organization. Also, the applicant must have “proven beat-building skills, is focused on the impact [...]
The Journal Record in Oklahoma seeks a biz reporter for its Tulsa bureau who can find the people stories behind the balance sheets. The paper wants to hear from you “if you know how to get out from behind your desk with a notebook in your hand and find the great stories no one else [...]
