The Hollywood Reporter - Awards Specials Editor
PMC
Los Angeles, CAFull 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
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).
Salary/Benefits
$125,000.00 - 140,000.00 per year