The Wrap is looking for a Media and Finance Editor to own one of the most consequential beats at a critical inflection point in Hollywood. This is a high-profile role for a journalist who can understand the financial nuances of media companies and extract key insights and context — delivering them in stories written with voice and authority.
You will oversee and elevate our coverage, working closely with our media and finance beat reporters to break news, sharpen analysis and deliver the kind of must-read stories that define the conversation.
You’ll also take the reins of a weekly newsletter, shaping it into an indispensable read for executives, insiders and anyone tracking the challenges facing the media business.
Areas within media include news organizations in the broadest definition, from shifting winds at CBS News to social media platforms like Facebook and TikTok to Paramount’s pending acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery. If you are passionate about the challenges facing free expression and the business fundamentals driving the challenges to legacy news — this role is for you.
What You’ll Do:
- Edit and elevate: Work closely with our media and finance beat reporters to refine, sharpen and elevate daily coverage — from breaking news to enterprise stories and analysis.
- Write with authority: Produce your own reporting and commentary on the biggest media stories of the day, with a clear voice and point of view.
- Own The Media Front and our finance-oriented The Ledger: Lead, write and curate our weekly newsletter, delivering sharp insights, scoops and must-know developments to an influential audience.
- Drive the agenda: Identify the stories that matter before they become obvious — from dealmaking and layoffs to strategy shifts across media companies.
- Develop sources: Build and maintain a deep network of industry contacts across the media and finance worlds.
- Collaborate across the newsroom: Work with reporters covering film, TV, tech and business to connect the dots and ensure The Wrap is ahead of the story.
What We’re Looking For:
- 7–10+ years of journalism experience, with significant time covering media and finance.
- A proven track record of editing and shaping high-impact stories.
- A strong, confident writing voice — analytical, informed and engaging.
- Deep knowledge of the media and business landscape. A demonstrated ability to break news and deliver insight, not just follow the cycle.
- A strong understanding of the economics of Hollywood, and how to pull out relevant insights from earnings report
- Experience producing or leading a newsletter or recurring editorial product is a major plus.
- The ability to move quickly without sacrificing accuracy — and to thrive in a fast-paced newsroom.
- This is a New York or Los Angeles-based position
- The salary range is $110,000 – $120,000
Please send resume and clips to sharon@thewrap.com, roger.cheng@thewrap.com and adam.chitwood@thewrap.com
