At least 20 staffers at The Hollywood Reporter — including Executive Vice President and Group Publisher Lynne Segall — were let go this week as part of deep staffing cuts made by parent company Valence Media, TheWrap has learned.
Among those laid off on Tuesday and Wednesday include top editors and writers like senior film critic Todd McCarthy, senior editor Benjamin Svetkey, senior film editor Piya Sinha-Roy, real estate and city editor Peter Kiefer and senior events editor Ramona Saviss, according to a knowledgeable individual.
Senior reporter Rebecca Sun, senior art production manager Michelle Mondragon, senior photo editor Lisa Dragani, senior video producers Marya Gullo and Natalie Heltzel and senior production manager Maya Eslami were also let go, the individual said.