Digital Media Writer

Full Time Job
The Hollywood Reporter: Digital Media Writer

COVID-19 HIRING UPDATE: We have transitioned to a remote work model and are continuing to hire during this time. This role is expected to begin as a remote position. We appreciate this is unprecedented times and will work closely with you, taking into account your individual circumstances.

The Hollywood Reporter is hiring a Digital Media Writer with at least 5 years' experience as a writer or editor at a magazine, newspaper, or digital news site covering business, media, or technology. The Digital Media Writer will report on how technology and new media companies are transforming the entertainment industry - from the growing dominance of Netflix to the proliferation of streaming services, the explosion of audio entertainment and the digital creator ecosystem. Typical stories may include analyzing Netflix's earnings results, reporting on the launch of a new streaming service like Paramount , landing a scoop on the next big podcast deal unveiled by Spotify or profiling a news making executive at Disney or HBO Max.

This role requires reporting multiple breaking news articles daily as well as pitching and writing longer-lead features for The Hollywood Reporter's award-winning website and print magazine.
THR is seeking a self-starter who can also work collaboratively with other reporters and editors to produce timely, insightful and conversation-driving stories. The ideal candidate would have knowledge of entertainment industry business trends and personalities, key sources within the industry, be able to generate their own scoops and story ideas, and have existing relationships at the major streaming services, studios and technology companies.

The full-time role will be based at the Penske Media Corp. West LA headquarters.

Requirements:
• At least five years' experience as a writer or editor at a magazine, newspaper or digital news site
covering business, media or technology

• A strong reporter and writer who can write breaking news and analysis on deadline as well as reporting on long-lead articles

• A willingness to respond to news in a 24-hour news cycle

• Ability to represent THR at industry events

About The Hollywood Reporter:

At a time of transformative change, The Hollywood Reporter provides unparalleled access to and intelligence about the business of the entertainment industry, as well as the people and the culture behind it. THR is an urgent and timely blend of rigorous breaking news, analysis, investigative reporting, insightful features, as well as lively design and elegant, creative photography across multiple platforms _ a high-octane 24/7 website, a luxurious weekly print magazine, video series, podcasts, exclusive events and robust social media accounts. THR sets the entertainment agenda, elevating and broadening the style and substance of the Hollywood conversation.