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 […]
Variety editor takes leave after social media outburst
Claudia Eller, editor-in-chief of Variety, will take a two-month administrative leave after making an angry social media outburst, reports Mike Fleming Jr. of Deadline Hollywood. Fleming reports, “This came after Eller wrote an article lamenting that Variety did not have enough diversity in its staff, and vowed to work to change things. She was challenged on social […]
Variety starts digital subscription offering aimed at industry execs
Variety has launched a digital subscription offering aimed at media industry professionals called Variety Intelligence Platform, or VIP, reports Sara Guaglione of Publishers Daily. Guaglione reports, “Content on Variety.com will not go behind a paywall. “Instead, VIP subscribers will get additional benefits: a monthly long-form special report, daily short-form commentary, a weekly newsletter, data charts […]
Variety seeks an online news editor
Variety is seeking a talented, detail-oriented web editor to work nights and weekends. The news/online editor will identify, write, edit or assign timely stories with our full-time staff, as well as promote the materials across our digital channels. This role will be based in our West Los Angeles office. Responsibilities: Manage digital content for Variety’s websites and […]
