The Hollywood Reporter - Awards Specials Editor

Full Time Job
The Awards Editor at The Hollywood Reporter leads our awards coverage strategy, ensuring that our reporting remains at the forefront of the entertainment industry. The awards specials editor will collaborate with a team of talented journalists, editors, and contributors, including THR’s deputy editorial director, to produce compelling content that captures the excitement and significance of awards season.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute a comprehensive editorial strategy for awards coverage across digital and print, identifying industry trends and anticipating key moments throughout awards season
• Produce high-quality articles, features and analysis pieces covering major awards shows, nominations, winners and controversies. Generate original story ideas and pitches that engage our audience and drive conversation within the entertainment community
• Lead a team of writers, editors and freelancers, providing guidance, feedback and support to ensure that all content meets our standards for accuracy, integrity and editorial excellence
• Foster a collaborative and inclusive work environment that encourages creativity and innovation
• Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with industry insiders, including filmmakers, actors, studio executives and guild voters. Attend industry events and screenings to network and gather insights for our coverage.
• Collaborate with other departments, including marketing, sales and events, to develop integrated campaigns and initiatives that leverage our awards coverage to drive business objectives and revenue growth.
• Represent the publication through media appearances and hosting THR-sponsored panels and events

Requirements:
• At least five years-plus editorial experience
• Must be able to work in InCopy and on WordPress
• Must be able to turn around a high volume of high-quality content quickly
• Must be a self-starter, well organized as well as a collaborative team player not only with editors but also with the photo, design and social teams
• Works well under pressure
• Represent The Hollywood Reporter at events when appropriate

Typical wage range: $125k - $140k. 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. The total compensation package for this position will also include other elements, a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits including 401(k) eligibility and paid time off benefits. PMC is committed to the health and wellness of our employees.

As part of our company-wide rollout of PMC’s paid healthcare plan, for this role the company pays 100% of the monthly health, dental and vision plan premiums for the employee and their family. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.

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…

At PMC, your wellness is top of mind. We offer a comprehensive benefits package to nurture you and your loved ones, including pets! Our package includes Healthcare (medical, dental, and vision) HSA with an employer contribution, FSA (Healthcare, Dependent Care & Commuter), EAP, Life Insurance, 401K with an employer match, Paid Parental Leave, Long-term Disability, generous Paid Time off (PTO), Pet Insurance, and Home & Auto insurance. Our Wellness initiatives rotate yoga, meditation, wellness weeks on a variety of topics, and financial wellness. We continuously elevate our offerings with more, for you.

About The Hollywood Reporter:

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.

About Penske Media Corporation:

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, Spy.com 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, 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. 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 www.PMC.com