LA Times seeks business of Hollywood reporter

The Los Angeles Times is looking to hire experienced entertainment industry reporters to cover the business of Hollywood and the changing media landscape. Assignments may involve tracking developments at such iconic studios as Walt Disney Co. and Warner Bros. Discovery, as well as examining how Netflix and other tech giants are disrupting and transforming the film and television industries. Coverage may include labor — the many unions involved in the creation of film entertainment and the impact of labor strikes on workers, employers and consumers.

Through a mix of scoops, features and enterprise journalism, these reporters will be expected to illuminate the people and trends inside businesses grappling with new distribution models, the evolution of streaming and media consolidation.

These positions offer a chance to join a team that’s been setting the pace and agenda for coverage of Hollywood, from its powerful work on the fatal tragedy on the set of “Rust” (which made it a Pulitzer finalist) to its game-changing exposé of the group behind the Golden Globes. We’re investing and expanding as we build on this success, and we’re seeking exceptional reporters to help us grow our audience in Hollywood.

Job Description

Responsibilities: 

• Break exclusive news on the major film and TV studios
• Find smart and distinctive takes on stories that stand out in a highly competitive environment
• Cultivate sources and contacts at the studios to aid in the execution of a range of stories
• Work collaboratively with writers and audience engagement editors to plan digital publication strategies
• Collaborate with editors and reporters across the entertainment team on stories and projects

Requirements:

• Four or more years of reporting experience
• Deep interest in and knowledge of the film and TV industries
• Exceptional and versatile writing skills, including the ability to produce fair, accurate and elegant copy on tight deadlines
• Willingness to work across multiple platforms (video, audio and social) to leverage content and find new ways to reach digital audiences
• Excitement about collaborating with a diverse and talented array of colleagues and fostering a collegial and creatively fulfilling team culture

Preferred Qualifications:

• Significant experience writing and/or editing stories about the business of entertainment
• Extensive sources and contacts in Hollywood

To apply, go here.