Bureau Chief

This is a Full Time Job

Variety seeks a London-based journalist who is well-sourced and has a deep knowledge of the U.K.'s entertainment industry, as well as the international festival circuit, to serve as London Bureau Chief for the venerable brand.

The high-volume job will involve writing for all Variety platforms with an emphasis on U.K. film and media, covering production and financial news, as well as industry analysis, in-depth stories and interviews with high-profile talent, filmmakers and executives. The role also requires covering events, major film festivals, as well as doing public speaking and media appearances on Variety's behalf at Variety-produced events and outside events.

The ideal candidate is a senior writer with management skills who is able to juggle short-term and long-term assignments, as well coordinate the U.K. coverage and collaborate with the rest of the international team.

The ideal candidate has experience working in a busy newsroom and is able to teamwork with a range of other writers and editors.

The ideal candidate has a minimum of 5 years’ experience as a reporter/editor covering entertainment in the U.K.

Duties include:
• Writing news stories, analysis and interviews in relation to the U.K. film industry for Variety platforms.
• Breaking news on your beat.
• Keeping up with multiple short-term and long-term assignments for the web and magazine.
• Writing occasional in-depth cover stories.
• Building posts in WordPress and gathering photos for your work.
• Brainstorming with the international team and the larger editorial team about areas of coverage.
• Public speaking and media appearances on Variety's behalf.

Requirements:
• 5 years’ experience as a reporter/editor covering entertainment.
• 3 years’ experience of writing entertainment-related reviews.

ABOUT VARIETY

Variety is the seminal voice in the entertainment industry. After 117 years of award-winning breaking news reporting, insightful award-season coverage, must-read feature spotlights, and intelligent analysis of the industry’s most prominent players, Variety is the most trusted source for the business of global entertainment. Read by a highly engaged audience of industry insiders, aspirants and passionate entertainment enthusiasts, Variety’s multi-platform content coverage expands across digital, mobile, social, print, podcasts, branded content, events, and summits.

In May 2019, Variety’s “Actors on Actors” on PBS took home a Daytime Creative Arts Emmy award and has been awarded the Emmy for best entertainment programming at the 67th and 68th Emmy Awards. “Actors on Actors,” an interview special that features pairings of prominent actors discussing their craft, was produced by PBS SoCal in partnership with Variety Media, LLC. Follow Variety on Facebook facebook.com/variety; Twitter, @variety; Instagram, @Variety The Variety Group – Variety, Variety.com, Variety Insight, Indiewire,– is owned by Variety Media, LLC, a division of Penske Media Corporation.

About Penske Media Corporation:

Penske Media Corporation (PMC) is a leading global media and information services company whose award-winning content attracts a passionate monthly audience of over 300 million globally. Since 2004, PMC has been a pioneer in digital media, reaching viewers on all screens across its ever-growing constellation of iconic brands. PMC is committed to fostering a working environment that is inclusive, diverse, and responsible. We value a work culture built on all backgrounds, voices, and experiences. Our greatest wins have stemmed from collaboration, teamwork, and information sharing across our company and brands. PMC’s journalists and content creators deliver daily the most comprehensive news and information, unequaled in ambition, depth, and courage. In addition, PMC owns several vital cultural events such as SXSW, LA3C, Life is Beautiful, Latin Music Week and ATX Television Festival. Headquartered in New York and Los Angeles with additional offices in 14 countries worldwide, PMC believes companies should not only be profitable but also forces for good. For more information on the company, please visit www.PMC.com