The Reynolds Network of Business Journalism Chairs is the result of the ongoing commitment of the Donald W. Reynolds Foundation to the improvement of the nation’s business journalism. Its endowed chairs at Arizona State University, University of Missouri, University of Nevada, Reno and Washington and Lee University are committed to training students at each of [...]
Drew DeSilver and David Heath of the Seattle Times track the collapse of Washington Mutual by looking at the bank’s move into option ARMs (adjustable-rate mortgages) in 2003. The first of the two-part series uses previous presentations, internal and government documents and employee interviews to produce a nut graf that reads: “After its collapse, [CEO [...]
By David Morrow One of my more interesting tasks as a business editor was walking over to a reporter’s desk and assigning the lucky mate a story on the economy. Usually, I’d receive a not-so-hidden grimace and audible moan before I made a quick exit so the reporter to tend to his newly assigned story. [...]
By Pam Luecke Ask employers about the skills they’d like to see in the young journalists they hire and chances are one will be “an understanding of business.” That’s why some journalism schools and programs have started courses and concentrations in this area. But if your program isn’t in a position to do that quite [...]
Randall Smith Get ready for a big retail push to convince you to buy an electronic reader. They’ll be lining the aisles at major stores this Christmas alongside the latest Xbox, Game Boy and Wii. You’ll even have the chance to try an e-reader out in the store much like children do their favorite electronic [...]
If you’re looking to get your start in environmental reporting, check out this entry-level staff writing position at Environment & Energy Publishing. E&E, which is based in Washington D.C., describes itself as an “an online daily that is the leading source for comprehensive coverage of environmental and energy politics and policy.” In this role, you’ll [...]
Are you a video storyteller who loves financials? If so, there’s a part-time gig at the New York Financial Press for you. This job posting calls for a part-time junior video editor, a role that could become a full-time position next year. You must have some software skills that include knowledge of final cut pro [...]
Julie Johnsson of the Chicago Tribune offers a historical perspective of United Airlines’ last Boeing 737 aircraft flight: “Today marks a bittersweet milestone in aviation history.United Airlines, the first carrier to make the Boeing 737 a staple of its fleet 41 years ago, is retiring the last of those jets in an airborne party that [...]
For a couple of years now, I’ve been fascinated by the ongoing twists and turns of the Boeing Dreamliner saga. In case you haven’t: The legendary aircraft maker decided some years ago to build the next generation of its 700-series jet in a new way: By farming major components out to suppliers around the world, [...]
