Joe Otterson has been promoted to TV news editor for Variety. With the promotion, Otterson takes a greater responsibility for organizing and driving VarietyThe coverage of television news and related topics on digital, printed and video platforms.
Otterson continues to work and report closely to Michael Schneider, Variety‘s television -editor, in sending one of VarietyFocus areas. Otterson will also collaborate with colleagues in departments about coverage of events, research reports, series, series, profiles of talent and creatives and a series of other entertainment company journalism supplied by Variety.
“Joe is so nice to work with as the heart and soul of our TV team, and so respected in the BIZ for his integrity and sharp insight into TV programs and talent -especially, of course,” Cobra Kai, “” Schneider said. “And also, he continues to have the best hair in the biz.”
Otterson came for the first time Variety In 2017 after working for the wrap. Since then, Otterson has been one of them VarietyThe most productive writers, who so far have published nearly 8,000 stories so far. He recently served as a senior TV writer. He moved from Los Angeles to New York in 2021.
“Joe is one of the hardest working journalists in our newsroom. He has strong instincts and he has his finger on the pulse of TV development and news from the industry. He has also been a great colleague since day one. He deserves this promotion the most, “said Cynthia LittleLeton and Ramin Setoodeh, Variety‘S co-editors in Chief.
Otterson, a resident of Wisconsin, began to cover his journalistic career through state politics. His lifelong passion for film and television led him to Hollywood. After a few internships that were usually paid in free lunches and as Clif -Bars, he joined the wrap as a reporter.
In his time with VarietyOtterson has a series of remarkable exclusive stories with Talentdeals and TV development. He also took the opportunity to interview some of the biggest names in the industry, including Taylor Sheridan And Mel Brooks. The latter is a personal hero for Otterson, who has been Fortunately enough to interview the legendary author twice.