Zack Sharf has been named managing editor of Variety.com.
A story on Variety’s website states, “He previously served as digital news director since 2022. Sharf is tasked with driving digital growth through coverage of breaking news, trending stories and in showcasing Variety‘s array of editorial content across online and social platforms.
“‘In the last three years, Zack has helped reinvent Variety’s award-winning digital coverage,’ said Variety co-editors in chief Ramin Setoodeh and Cynthia Littleton. ‘He is one of the most prolific and hardworking journalists writing about entertainment. He has changed the way our newsroom covers awards season, film festivals and breaking news; and he’s spearheaded our online rollout for such key magazine franchises as Actors on Actors and Hitmakers. This promotion is so well-deserved.’
“Sharf reports to Setoodeh and works closely with William Earl, editor of Variety.com.”
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