Hollywood Reporter hires Maglio as TV editor
The Hollywood Reporter has hired Tony Maglio to be its television editor. He has been at IndieWire as executive editor of news and business. In that role, Maglio oversaw the site’s television and film industry coverage. He will also offer his own insight and analysis. Maglio joined IndieWire from The Wrap, where he served as TV editor. […]
O’Connor named publisher at The Hollywood Reporter
Lori O’Connor has been promoted to executive vice president and publisher at The Hollywood Reporter. A story on its website states, “O’Connor’s appointment, which is effective immediately, comes as the brand continues to grow and expand across events, video, branded content and international operations. “In her expanded role, O’Connor will oversee THR’s business operations with P&L […]
The Hollywood Reporter launching Spanish edition
The Hollywood Reporter is set to debut a Spanish-language edition in partnership with Tasty Media. Etan Vlessing of The Reporter writes, “As part of a multiyear licensing deal, The Hollywood Reporter en Español will offer original content highlighting the best in Ibero-American cinema and television for Spanish-speaking readers. “‘Expanding our best-in-class editorial to markets outside the United States has […]
Hollywood Reporter names Zeitchik senior editor for tech and politics
The Hollywood Reporter has named Steven Zeitchik as senior editor, technology and politics. A story on its website states, “Zeitchik has spent two decades covering the entertainment industry as well as tech and politics for the Los Angeles Times and Washington Post, and was a key member of the Post’s award-winning Tech team during his six years at the paper. As […]
Hollywood Reporter names new awards editor, hires deputy awards editor
The Hollywood Reporter has promoted Beatrice Verhoeven, formerly deputy awards editor, to awards editor and hired longtime contributor Brande Victorian as deputy awards editor. A story on its website states, “Verhoeven will lead THR’s awards content in the special and weekly issues of the publication’s magazine, which cover the Emmy and Oscar seasons’ projects and players. […]
Hollywood Reporter hires Millman as music editor
The Hollywood Reporter has hired Ethan Millman as its music editor. A story on its website states, “In his new role, Millman, joining THR from Rolling Stone, will lead music coverage in print and online, covering the music industry, the craft of music making, artist and executive profiles, tech and financial news, major live events and the intersection of […]
Masters departing The Hollywood Reporter for Puck
Kim Masters, editor at large at The Hollywood Reporter, is departing to join Puck. Masters is also host of KCRW’s “The Business.” A former correspondent for NPR, she has also served as a contributing editor at Vanity Fair, TIME and Esquire, and was a staff reporter for The Washington Post. She is the author of […]
Halperin named co-editor in chief at Hollywood Reporter
The Hollywood Reporter replaced co-editor-in-chief Nekesa Mumbi Moody on Tuesday with Shirley Halperin, reports Sean Burch of The Wrap. Burch reports, “Halperin will serve as co-editor-in-chief alongside Maer Roshan. “Halperin resigned as editor-in-chief of Los Angeles Magazine in July, just a year after joining the publication, amid complaints that it failed to pay overdue bills to freelancers and vendors. Before […]
Hollywood Reporter, Variety have had layoffs
The parent company of industry publications Hollywood Reporter and Variety has laid off staff, reports Oliver Darcy of Status. Darcy reports, “Penske Media Corporation, which owns the lion’s share of Hollywood trade publications, including Deadline, Variety, and The Hollywood Reporter, has quietly laid off staffers in piecemeal fashion over the last several weeks, raising questions about the health of the […]
Hollywood Reporter hires Zeitchik as an editor
The Hollywood Reporter has hired Steven Zeitchik as senior awards editor. A story on its website states, “In his new role, Zeitchik will edit THR’s Oscar and Emmy special issues and related weekly features. In this capacity, he will closely collaborate with Scott Feinberg, executive editor of awards, and Beatrice Verhoeven, deputy awards editor. Zeitchik will be based […]
