Leo Wolinsky, the Los Angeles Times veteran hired as editor of Daily Variety last December, was forced out Monday after less than a year hobbled by trying circumstances and little support from above, TheWrap has learned.
Though Wolinsky was well-liked, the former Times managing editor had almost no experience in the entertainment industry and struggled to fit in.
He never found support for the direction he wanted to take the paper and wasn't given much of an opportunity to succeed, people close to the situation tell TheWrap.
With no direct reports and no freedom to make hires, Wolinsky had little room or leverage to pursue a more analysis-heavy focus he wanted.