Variety hires Adweek’s Zorrilla as a reporter
Variety has hired Mónica Marie Zorrilla as a TV reporter. A story on Variety’s website states, “Zorrilla most recently served as a breaking-news reporter at Adweek. At Variety, she will cover the television-programming business, including streaming services, studios, networks and development for all Variety platforms. She will be based in Los Angeles and report to Daniel Holloway, Variety‘s executive […]
DOJ investigating Variety parent’s deal for Hollywood Reporter
The U.S. Justice Department is investigating Penske Media’s announced deal to acquire a majority stake in The Hollywood Reporter, reports Alexandra Steigrad and Josh Kosman of the New York Post. Steigard and Kosman report, “Sources said DOJ officials have been reaching out to third parties — including ad agencies that work with digital media companies and in-the-know Hollywood talent […]
Variety makes changes with editorial leadership
Entertainment industry publication Variety is shaking up its top editors, reports Fern Siegel of Publishers Daily. Siegel reports, “Editor-in-Chief Claudia Eller returns Oct. 26 after taking nearly five months off, due to criticism of her management style. In early June, Eller sent a memo of apology to staff, acknowledging her style could be perceived as ‘autocratic.’ “Cynthia […]
Variety seeks a reporter to cover the television business
Variety is looking for a reporter to cover the television business. We’re seeking a strong writer with knowledge of the entertainment business who is willing to work hard to develop good sources within the industry, from executives to agents to producers. The ideal candidate will be passionate about breaking news and able to write clean […]
New Variety editor Earl is focused on content
Ithaca College alum William Earl was recently named the editor of Variety, overseeing online editorial operations. The Ithacan’s senior writer Antonio Ferme talked with Earl about his time at the college, journalistic values and the state of the movie theater industry. Here is an excerpt: AF: What core values did you have as a journalist […]
Variety promotes two staff members
Jordan Moreau has been promoted to the post of online news editor at Variety. Previously, he held the post of associate web editor at the company covering breaking news in the entertainment industry, editing reporters’ web articles using AP style and managing and keeping the website updated. Moreau joined Variety last year as an editorial […]
Variety parent to operate Hollywood Reporter
Variety parent company Penske Media Corp. has set a deal with MRC to operate Billboard, Vibe and the Hollywood Reporter under a newly formed joint venture. A Variety story states, “PMC will lead daily operations of an expanded entertainment and music brand portfolio under the PMRC banner that will bring two Hollywood trade institutions under the same […]
Variety.com appoints Earl as editor
Digital news veteran William Earl has joined Variety.com as editor. In this position, he will be overseeing online editorial operations for the entertainment business news brand. The appointment reflects Variety’s expanding digital activities beyond its core focus on breaking news and industry analysis to encompass video, podcasts and data-driven content powered by subscription platforms. Earl […]
Variety’s VIP hires two more staffers
Andrew Wallenstein, chief media analyst and president of Variety Intelligence Platform, sent out the following: As Variety Intelligence Platform heads into its fourth month of operation, I’m happy to report we’re off to a solid start. To keep the momentum going, I’m happy to announce two hires joining the VIP team this month. Heidi Chung […]
Yahoo Finance reporter Chung leaves for Variety
Yahoo Finance reporter Heidi Chung has left the business news website for a job at Variety. She will start her new job on July 27. Chung will be writing for Variety’s new subscription-based platform VIP (Variety Intelligence Platform) under Andy Wallenstein and will also be doing on-camera digital video. She has been an on-air reporter […]
