Careers, Money, And The Economy Explained

Economics Journalist

Understanding basic economics can significantly impact your job and earnings. 

We sit down with Peter Coy, a veteran economics journalist who has written for Bloomberg Businessweek, The New York Times, and The Wall Street Journal.

Peter shares career insights into the economics of journalism, explaining how stories are pitched and shaped, and how innovative platforms like Substack and AI are transforming media careers. He offers practical job advice on navigating income, sustainability, and long-term success factors in journalism and related fields.

If you’re interested in journalism careers, media jobs, or how economics shapes work and money, this episode offers clear, practical insight.

Connect with Peter:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/petercoy1/

Substack: petercoy.substack.com

X:  @petercoy

Bluesky: petercoy.bsky.social

Instagram & TikTok : peterhcoy

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Music credit: Kate Pierson & Monica Nation