Hollywood Reporter taps two staffers for awards coverage

The Hollywood Reporter has appointed Tyler Coates and Beatrice Verhoeven to lead the publication’s awards coverage.

A story on its website states, “Tyler Coates is THR’s new awards editor, while Verhoven is its deputy awards editor, reporting to deputy editorial director Jeanie Pyun under editorial director Nekesa Moody. Both Coates and Verhoeven are based in Los Angeles and will generate print and digital content in the increasingly competitive landscape of Oscar and Emmy awards seasons’ projects and players.

“‘Tyler Coates and Beatrice Verhoven are impressive journalists who have already proven their ability to produce smart, compelling and forward-thinking content in the awards space,’ said Moody. ‘With these two hires, THR is devoting even more resources to this content across platforms. I’m excited to see Tyler and Beatrice elevate our industry-leading coverage to new heights.’

“Coates and Verhoven will work alongside Kimberly Nordyke, digital managing editor, and Hilary Lewis, East Coast deputy editor, to oversee THR’s spot coverage of awards shows and nominations announcements.”