Variety promotes Otterson to TV news editor
Joe Otterson has been promoted to TV news editor for Variety. A story on its website states, “With the promotion, Otterson takes on greater responsibility for organizing and driving Variety‘s coverage of television news and related subjects across digital, print and video platforms. “Otterson will continue to work closely with and report to Michael Schneider, Variety‘s […]
Sharf named managing editor of Variety.com
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 […]
Variety promotes Davis to chief awards editor
Variety has promoted Clayton Davis to chief awards editor. William Earl of Variety writes, “Davis has led film awards coverage for Variety since 2020. He has since expanded his purview to TV and other key entertainment sectors. He was promoted this month from his previous role as Senior Awards Editor. “‘Clayton has redefined and expanded the scope of our awards […]
Variety promotes Shanfeld to TV reporter
Variety has promoted Ethan Shanfeld to TV reporter. William Earl of Variety writes, “Shanfeld joins the entertainment industry’s largest team of business news reporters covering the fast-evolving world of TV content. His focus will be reporting on activity and trends in the creative community and dealmaking among top networks, streamers and studios. He will also put special […]
Variety lays off three from newsroom, including deputy editor
Variety laid off three staffers from the newsroom, including deputy editor Meredith Woerner. Jacob Bryant of The Wrap writes, “Representatives for Penske Media Corporation, the legacy trade publication’s parent company, declined comment for this report. “Woerner announced her departure from company on Thursday via X, sharing that after seven years, her last day was Wednesday. “‘Yesterday […]
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 […]
Associate features editor Drury laid off from Variety
Sharareh Drury, an associate features editor at Variety, has been laid off from the entertainment industry publication. Prior to joining Variety, she worked as an associate editor for The Hollywood Reporter, as editor-in-chief of Culturess, and as a reporter for E! News. Drury is a graduate of the University of Southern California with a degree […]
Story on Paramount bid was from fake news release
Matthew Keys of The Desk writes about how multiple news outlets were duped into writing stories about a $43 billion offer for Paramount based on a fake news release. Keys writes, “The ruse started with a press release issued by “Apex Capital Trust,” which was published by Business Wire and widely reported on by leading publications […]
Variety promotes Maas to cover video game industry
Jennifer Maas has been promoted to senior business writer for television and video games at Variety. A story on its website states, “She will lead the entertainment news brand’s heightened coverage of the video game industry with special emphasis on the convergence of game content and IP with TV shows, movies, books and other media. “With […]
Former Variety editor Caranicas dies at 80
Peter Caranicas, a Variety editor for 16 years who was respected for his expertise in production and technology, died Sunday in Los Angeles after a long battle with cancer. He was 80. Pat Saperstein of Variety reports, “Caranicas covered film and TV production, the birth of cable and satellite TV and much more over his long career as […]
