The New York Observer reported that Murdoch has taken to walk through the Journal’s editorial offices and talk to staffers.

“Some stories are no longer “jumping” from page one to inside pages,” reported the Press Gazette. “Several times recently, he (Murdoch) has said he would like to see shorter, snappier and more newsy stories on the Journal’s front page.”

The main change in editorial policy is expected to revolve around Washington coverage though. Last May, Murdoch told the NY Times he would like to see it grow if he acquired the Journal.

No doubt there will be more substantial – and durable – changes once Murdoch has finalized his acquisition of the paper. Right now, the media mogul is busy preparing the launch of the Fox TV Business Network on Oct. 15.

Wall Street Journal reporters will be major contributors to the new network, which is expected to have 30 million viewers – initially.

Source : Press Gazette