Whiteman, longtime Variety editor, dies at 62
Roberta Whiteman, a longtime editor for Variety who specialized in international coverage, died June 17 at a hospice facility near Vero Beach, Fla., where she lived. She was 62. Cynthia Littleton of Variety writes, “Known as Bobbie, the British native was a skilled copy editor and news editor who was an unfailingly sunny presence in Variety‘s newsroom for nearly […]
Schneider promoted to TV editor at Variety
Michael Schneider has been promoted to television editor at Variety. A story on its website states, “Variety is also expanding its TV presence with editor-at-large Kate Aurthur taking on new responsibilities for leading fan-focused coverage of TV content. Variety is increasing its investment in coverage of current series, from series previews and first-looks to episodic recaps, cast and showrunner Q&As, critical […]
Variety promotes Davies to senior awards editor
Variety has promoted Clayton Davis to senior awards editor. A story on its website states, “In his new role, Davis will continue to handicap the Oscars and Emmys races as a definitive journalist covering awards season, offering weekly predictions of the top contenders, interviews and analysis. He’ll also co-host the weekly podcast series ‘Variety Awards Circuit’ with […]
Variety reporter Zorrilla departs
Mónica Marie Zorrilla, TV business reporter at Variety, has left to finish her master’s degree at New York University. She will be working for Bustle Digital Group’s Inverse as a television and movies reporter on a four-day schedule to accommodate school and occasional freelance work for Variety and others. She starts March 21 with Bustle. […]
Variety promotes Lang to executive editor
Brent Lang has been promoted to executive editor of Variety. William Early of Variety writes, “In his new role, Lang will help guide the venerable showbiz brand’s editorial operations across digital and print platforms. He will continue to oversee Variety’s film, media and theater coverage, and he serves as leader of the New York bureau. “‘There’s […]
Variety names Setoodeh to be co-editor in chief with Littleton
Ramin Setoodeh will be elevated to co-editor-in-chief of Variety in the coming months, working alongside Cynthia Littleton, according to a story on its website. The story states, “Littleton and Setoodeh will report to Michelle Sobrino-Stearns, Variety‘s President and Group Publisher. “Littleton has been Co-Editor-In-Chief of Variety since October 2020, when it was announced that she would move into the top editorial post […]
Scharf named digital news director for Variety website
Zack Sharf has been named digital news director of Variety.com. A story on its website states, “He’s 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. “Sharf reports to William Earl, editor of Variety.com. “‘Zack is an expert at understanding the intersection […]
Variety adds three reporters to its staff
Variety has hired three new reporters to cover the television industry, reports William Earl. Earl writes, “Emily Longeretta, formerly senior entertainment editor for Us Weekly, has joined Variety’s Focus department as senior TV features editor, overseeing TV-related features and the 10 to Watch franchise, Impact lists and other franchises. She will work closely with senior editor, TV […]
Variety promotes Wagmeister to chief correspondent
Elizabeth Wagmeister has been upped to chief correspondent for Variety. A story on its website states, “Wagmeister will continue to cover breaking news in the entertainment industry on all multimedia platforms, as well as conduct longform investigations and write feature stories. In her newly formed role, Wagmeister will develop video content for Variety, both as a producer […]
Variety appoints Yossman U.K.-based international correspondent
K.J. Yossman has joined Variety as a UK-based international correspondent, based out of London. In her new role, Yossman will cover production, distribution, exhibition, broadcasting and streaming, as well as representation and diversity in the industry, while reporting to Variety’s London-based international editor Manori Ravindran. Before joining Variety, Yossman was working freelance for ELLE, Marie […]
