Film Reporter
Variety
Los Angeles, CAThis is a Full Time Job
Variety is seeking a Film Reporter to cover the major movie studios and streamers, as well as the talent agencies. The ideal candidate is a skilled and dynamic writer and reporter with an ability to cultivate sources and break news. They should have an interest in the entertainment industry and the inner workings of the companies who produce films and streaming content. The role requires someone who can write on tight deadlines for the web, as well as a person who can craft compelling features on the business of Hollywood. This position is in our Los Angeles office.
What You’ll Do:
• Write timely and thought-provoking articles, including handling breaking news stories for our website and magazine.
• Break exclusive stories on studios, streamers, agencies and guilds.
• Develop a network of sources, including studio executives, managers, agents, and filmmakers.
• Collaborate with Variety’s editorial team on attention-getting stories, while working closely with our social media and digital team to ensure that your articles are promoted across platforms.
• Cover and appear at industry events, including major film festivals, panels and premieres.
Qualifications:
• 2 years of experience at a print or digital media outlet, preferably with an emphasis on technology and/or entertainment.
• Strong writing and headline skills.
• An ability to engage with a digital audience.
• Curiosity about various forms of storytelling.
• High-level organizational skills and a willingness to juggle multiple assignments at once.
As Variety values in-person collaboration and team cohesion, employees work onsite 4 days a week and 1 day remotely with a focus on maintaining a vibrant and inclusive culture.
It’s all About You…
PMC's comprehensive benefits package is thoughtfully designed to support every aspect of your life, empowering you to thrive both personally and professionally. We offer PMC-Paid Healthcare with no employee paycheck contributions on medical, dental, and vision for you and your family. PMC also offers Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care & Commuter), an Employee Assistance Program, Life Insurance, Short & Long Term Disability, Paid Parental Leave, and a 401(k) Retirement Plan with an Employer match. As part of PMC's dedication to consistently meet employee’s needs, we are currently launching a new Flexible Vacation Policy.
Salary/Benefits
$80,000.00
- 90,000.00
per year
$80,000 - $90,000 /year USD
Good faith estimate of the salary range
Benefits
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care & Commuter)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Life Insurance
• Short- and long-term disability
• Paid Parental Leave
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with an Employer match
Perks
• Company discounts
• Pet Insurance
• Home & Auto Insurance
• Mortgage discounts
• Savings on wellness, lifestyle, and financial essentials
• Flexible Vacation Policy
Additional Information
Variety is the #1 entertainment news brand, celebrating 120 years of award-winning reporting, insightful award-season coverage, feature spotlights, and intelligent analysis of the industry's most prominent players. As the most trusted source for the business of global entertainment, Variety is read by a highly engaged audience of industry insiders, entertainment fans, executive-level professionals, and decision-makers. Its multi-platform content coverage spans digital, mobile, social, print, podcasts, branded content, data, events, and summits. Variety is a subsidiary of PME TopCo., a joint venture between Penske Media Corporation and Eldridge.