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Los Angeles Times is hiring a senior editor to enhance entertainment industry coverage amidst significant industry changes. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of journalism experience, management expertise, and a solid understanding of the entertainment landscape. Responsibilities include monitoring news, managing staff, and collaborating with editing teams to create impactful content. This role emphasizes creative storytelling and relationships with entertainment sources, essential for navigating current disruptions in media.
Los Angeles is on the lookout for a senior editor dedicated to enhancing the coverage of the entertainment industry as it undergoes significant changes. This new role is part of the renowned Hollywood Inc. team, which is known for its breaking news, feature stories, profiles, and in-depth enterprise content. The creation of this position underscores the publication’s commitment to staying relevant amid the rapid transformation currently taking place in Hollywood.
Potential candidates for the senior editor role are expected to have at least 10 years of journalism experience, with a preference for those who possess management experience in business journalism. A profound interest and comprehensive knowledge of the entertainment business landscape are essential for the position. The ideal candidate will be a talented manager with the ability to envision impactful coverage across multiple platforms while ensuring that stories resonate with a broad audience, including traditional business journalism readers.
Among the key responsibilities for the new senior editor will be to monitor entertainment and media news, assign and edit stories, and collaborate with the business editing team to help guide departmental objectives. Additionally, the editor will need to build strong connections with sources at entertainment companies and public relations agencies to support diverse storytelling initiatives.
Managing staff performance will also be a crucial part of this role, which includes giving constructive feedback and fostering talent within the team. Creativity in story generation and presentation will be necessary to engage and expand the audience base. The new senior editor will collaborate closely with photo, design, and copy desks to produce content across all platforms effectively.
Importantly, the successful candidate will be required to adhere to the publication’s ethical standards and editorial policies while navigating the complexities of modern journalism. The role may be based in El Segundo, CA, though hybrid work arrangements are available. Candidates should also anticipate the potential necessity of working during evenings and weekends, especially during critical news cycles.
Interested applicants are encouraged to submit their resumes, cover letters, and portfolios to the Business Editor, Richard Verrier. This opportunity represents a significant step for the Los Angeles Times to reinforce its entertainment journalism force in a time when the industry landscape is evolving at an unprecedented pace.
In recent years, the entertainment industry has faced numerous challenges, from the rise of streaming services disrupting traditional television to changing consumer habits that reshape how entertainment is consumed. The need for insightful, quality reporting on these shifts is more pressing than ever, making the role of a senior editor a vital one in the contemporary media ecosystem.
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