Each year, Inside the News in Colorado reports on the pay landscape in Colorado journalism. more

Mary Catherine (MC) Wellons has been named CNBC’s Washington bureau chief and editorial director, Politics. In this role, she will lead CNBC’s Washington editorial team across platforms. more

How well do Americans actually understand the First Amendment? A new initiative from the Freedom Forum is trying to answer that question while helping the public learn more about the constitutional freedoms that shape everyday life. Through its First Amendment Academy, the organization offers free online courses and interactive quizzes designed for lifelong learners. The program also provides embeddable quizzes and ready-to-use content that news organizations can easily share with their audiences. more

The Guardian has announced key appointments for its First Edition and Long Wave newsletters, boosting its newsletter expertise globally. more

James Goode joins the Guardian following six years as group chief financial officer and executive director of PA Media Group until 2025. more

Joseph Collins, a longtime cable television executive who helped pioneer the industry’s transition to broadband, died April 2 at his home in Weekapaug, Rhode Island. He was 81 years old. more

Telemundo 31 / WTMO, part of NBCUniversal Local’s Telemundo Station Group, has announced that Shirlyan Odette Rodríguez has been named news anchor for Noticias Telemundo 31. She will join the station’s afternoon newscasts and make her on-air debut in May. more

The Washington publication is rebranding as it expands its local news and sports coverage in the wake of substantial layoffs at The Washington Post. more

In a speech about the importance of ethics in the news media, veteran editor and retired Washington Post leader Marty Baron is singling out for criticism CBS News leaders, advocacy journalists and mainstream reporters who failed to aggressively cover former President Joe Biden’s fitness for office. more

Local Media Consortium has established a scholarship program to assist students who plan to pursue a degree in journalism or media at a four-year college or university. The deadline for applications is May 5. more

Hearst Newspapers (HNP) has announced the statewide expansion of its AI-powered Property Tax Protest Tool, “TX Tax,” across its Texas markets, building on the product’s strong performance at the Houston Chronicle — where it was nominated by the International News Media Association (INMA) for Best Newsroom Innovation — and marking one of the company’s first unified, Texas-wide product initiatives. more

Netflix Chairman and co-founder Reed Hastings will step down from the company’s board after his term expires in June, the streaming giant said Thursday.  more

Emily Sweeney, a veteran journalist at the newspaper, is a social media sensation, bringing joy to all with her “hahd” Boston accent. more

NFL reporter Crissy Froyd has been fired from her position at USA TODAY after she publicly celebrated Dianna Russini’s resignation from the Athletic over her photo scandal with Patriots coach Mike Vrabel. more

The Minnesota Star Tribune announced the official launch of the new podcast “Essential Minnesota” on Friday, April 17. Every Friday, “Essential Minnesota” will feature journalists from the Midwest’s largest newsroom whose expertise brings context, depth and detail to the biggest stories in the North Star State. more

Ahead of a planned IPO, Altman’s personal investments remain opaque, making it hard to spot any conflicts. more

BellCornerstone, a nationally recognized commercial real estate brokerage headquartered in Manlius, New York, has announced the completion of an internal ownership transition that positions the firm for its next phase of growth. more

Trust in political news has become one of the industry’s most pressing challenges, with audiences increasingly skeptical of bias and unsure where to turn for balanced information. Many publishers are experimenting with new formats and approaches to rebuild credibility and reconnect with readers. One emerging strategy is radical transparency — presenting multiple perspectives side by side and allowing audiences to draw their own conclusions. In this month’s Company Profile, E&P looks at how Tangle is using that approach to grow its audience and redefine trust in political journalism. more