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 […]
Variety executive editor for TV Holloway is leaving for Amazon
Daniel Holloway, the executive editor for television coverage at Variety, is leaving for a job on the awards team at Amazon Studios. His last day is Friday. “There isn’t a smarter group of good people covering the entertainment business,” he wrote on Twitter. “Not being able to say goodbye to them in person truly, deeply […]
Variety executive editor to write book about “The Apprentice”
Variety executive editor Ramin Setoodeh is writing a book about “The Apprentice,” the television show hosted by former President Donald Trump. A Variety story states, “HarperCollins has signed a deal to publish the book about the reality TV series starring Donald Trump, which will feature exclusive interviews with everyone from producers who worked on the show […]
Publications shine at the National Art and Entertainment Journalism awards
The Hollywood Reporter was nominated for best entertainment publication and best website for the 13th annual National Arts and Entertainment Journalism awards. Additionally, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar is up for best columnist, Scott Feinberg was nominated for online journalist of the year, and Sheri Linden and Inkoo Kang were nominated for best critic in the film and […]
Variety promotes Aswad to deputy music editor
Variety has promoted Jem Aswad to deputy music editor. A story on its website states, “Based in New York, Aswad joined Variety in April 2017 from Billboard. He signed on to relaunch Variety‘s music coverage alongside Shirley Halperin, Executive Editor of Music, to whom he reports. “Aswad’s promotion comes as Variety has expanded the scope and volume of its music editorial […]
Variety promotes three editorial staffers
Entertainment industry publication Variety has promoted writers Matt Donnelly and Elaine Low and editor Jazz Tangcay. A story on its website states, “Donnelly has advanced to Senior Entertainment and Media Writer. He will focus on news and analysis about the film and TV industries, particularly the inner workings of the Hollywood creative community. He also covers talent representation. “Low […]
Variety reporter McNary has died at 69
Dave McNary, a veteran reporter who tirelessly covered the film and labor beats at Variety for more than 20 years, died Saturday at the age of 69, reports Pat Saperstein and Cynthia Littleton of Variety. Saperstein and Littleton report, “McNary had a more than 40-year career in journalism, much of it spent as an entertainment industry business reporter. He worked […]
