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Emily Longeretta Promoted to Director of Features at Variety

2/5/2026

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Emily Longeretta has been promoted to director of features for Variety's Focus editorial department.
Longeretta will oversee features and new business development, including sponsored content and coverage of festivals and pop culture.
Longeretta joined Variety in January 2022 and has led projects, including Emmy season editions and industry reports.
Longeretta co-hosts Variety's Awards Circuit podcast.
Longeretta will report to Variety's Co-Presidents and Co-Editors in Chief Ramin Setoodeh and Cynthia Littleton.

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Story summary

Emily Longeretta has been promoted to director of features for Variety's Focus editorial department.
Longeretta will oversee features and new business development, including sponsored content and coverage of festivals and pop culture.
Longeretta joined Variety in January 2022 and has led projects, including Emmy season editions and industry reports.
Longeretta co-hosts Variety's Awards Circuit podcast.
Longeretta will report to Variety's Co-Presidents and Co-Editors in Chief Ramin Setoodeh and Cynthia Littleton.