Variety: Film Reporter - California - Los Angeles

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 entertainme ...

Job description

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.

A good faith estimate of the salary range is $80k - $90k upon hire. Factors that could be used to determine your actual salary may include your specific skills, years of experience and comparison to current employees already in this role. If you have more or less experience than specified on this job posting, please apply and list your salary expectations.

If hired, employee will be in an "at-will position" and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors).

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. Employees are also eligible to take advantage of company discounts and perks including Pet Insurance, Home & Auto Insurance, Mortgage discounts, and a variety of other savings on wellness, lifestyle, and financial essentials. As part of PMC's dedication to consistently meet employee's needs, we are currently launching a new Flexible Vacation Policy.

About Variety: 

Variety is the #1 entertainment news brand. Now celebrating 120 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 remains the most trusted source for the business of global entertainment. Read by a highly engaged audience of industry insiders, entertainment fans, executive level professionals and decisionmakers, Variety's multi-platform content coverage expands across 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. For more information, please visit 

About PMC:    

Penske Media Corporation (PMC) is a leading global media and information services company whose award-winning content attracts a passionate 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, which includes Variety, Rolling Stone, The Hollywood Reporter, Billboard, Dick Clark Productions, WWD, SHE Media, Robb Report, Deadline, TVLine, Sportico, BGR, ARTnews, Fairchild Media, Vibe, IndieWire, Artforum, Gold Derby, and Luminate, the premier data and analytics company. PMC's journalists and content creators deliver daily the most comprehensive news and information in their industries and areas of coverage, unequaled in ambition, depth, and courage. In addition, PMC owns several vital cultural events such as SXSW, LA3C, and Latin Music Week. 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. PMC is committed to fostering a working environment that is inclusive and responsible, where we value a company culture built on all backgrounds, voices, and experiences. For more information on the company, please visit