Hollywood Reporter promotes Katz to editorial director

David Katz, chief content officer of The Hollywood Reporter and a force behind some of its most ambitious investigations and cover stories, has been promoted to editorial director. A story on The Reporter website states, “In his new role, Katz will help steer THR’s editorial coverage, working closely with Roshan on major editorial initiatives across digital, […]

NBC News hires Keegan from Hollywood Reporter

Tom Namako, NBC News digital senior executive editor, sent out the following announcement: We are pleased to welcome award-winning journalist Rebecca Keegan to NBC News as a Senior Hollywood Reporter for digital, based in Los Angeles. Beginning today, Rebecca joins us from The Hollywood Reporter, where she broke news on major moments in entertainment, such as the #MeToo […]

Hollywood Reporter, Sportico parent names new president

Penske Media Corp., the parent of news organizations such as The Hollywood Reporter and Sportico, has named Craig Perreault its new president. He replaces George Grobar, who has been president since 2020. Perreault has been chief strategy officer. He will oversee all revenue initiatives across the company’s 26 media brands in addition to strategic corporate […]

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 […]