Variety executive editor Siegel departs
Tatiana Siegel, executive editor of entertainment industry publication Variety, is leaving to join the California Post, Sharon Waxman and Benjamin Lindsay of The Wrap report. Siegel has been an executive editor for film and media. Previously, she served as a senior writer at Rolling Stone and as editor at large at The Ankler, a newsletter […]
Variety seeks an AI reporter
Variety is seeking a AI Reporter to cover artificial intelligence. The ideal candidate is a skilled and dynamic writer and reporter with an ability to cultivate sources and break news. They should have an interest in chronicling how AI intersects with the media and entertainment business, as well as how it is reshaping our world. […]
Variety publisher/CEO leaving after 28 years
Michelle Sobrino-Stearns, whose 28-year career at Variety includes a 12-year tenure as CEO and group publisher, will exit next month, reports Josh Dickey of The Wrap. Dickey reports, “Dea Lawrence, Sobrino-Stearns’ top lieutenant, will assume her top business role, with the title of co-president and publisher. Co-Editor-in-Chief Ramin Setoodeh will retain his title while being elevated to […]
Variety has launched a daily podcast
Variety has announced the launch of “Daily Variety,” a Monday through Thursday audio news series that revives the brand’s “Daily Variety” imprint. The podcast is hosted by Variety co-editor-in-chief Cynthia Littleton, “Daily Variety” offers quick morning updates on key business news headlines, along with longer conversations with Variety journalists and industry leaders about news and trends […]
Variety promotes Shafer to deputy editor of international
Variety has promoted Ellise Shafer to deputy editor of international. William Earl of Variety writes, “Shafer, who has been at Variety since 2020, most recently served as the London news editor. Under her watch, working closely with executive editor of international Elsa Keslassy, Variety has experienced a 35% growth in traffic for stories in the global vertical. “‘Ellise is one of the […]
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 […]
