The Hollywood Reporter (THR) has recruited entertainment industry vet Patricia Mays as the company’s new Executive Editor of News. In her new role, beginning August 16th, she will oversee digital content strategy and staff.
“Patricia is a dynamic leader who will be an incredible asset to an already stellar newsroom, one known for breaking news, investigative journalism, revealing features and eye-catching visuals,” said Nekesa Mumbi Moody, THR’s editorial director. “Patricia’s expertise in digital and proven track record coupled with her ability to produce unique, compelling journalism across multiple mediums, will allow THR to further distinguish itself as the leader in entertainment and industry news.”
Mays broke into the industry working at the Associated Press as a sports editor assistant and later worked at The Press-Enterprise as sports editor. In 2009, she would join ESPN and work her way up to Senior Coordinating Producer of Multi-Platform Content Strategy overseeing daily news coverage across news and digital platforms, and SportsCenter.
“Joining the superbly talented, creative newsroom at The Hollywood Reporter is an exciting next chapter in my journalism career, and I am eager to work with this team to continue finding ways to innovate around The Hollywood Reporter’s exceptional coverage of the entertainment industry and expand the audience,” said Mays.
