Victoria Gold Returns to Variety as SVP of Entertainment and Special Projects
Victoria Gold, a former co-publisher of the Hollywood Reporter, will be joining Variety next month as the senior vice president of entertainment and special projects. Gold’s appointment marks her return to Variety after an eight-year tenure where she previously worked in film sales from 1998 to 2006.
In her new role, Gold will succeed Dawn Allen, a respected Variety sales executive who is retiring after 35 years. Gold’s expertise in the film industry and her deep understanding of Variety make her a natural choice for the position. She will be responsible for building upon the company’s tremendous success and momentum as an iconic entertainment brand.
Gold’s appointment is effective May 15. In announcing the transition, Michelle Sobrino-Stearns, CEO and Group Publisher of Variety, paid tribute to Allen and the legacy she leaves at the industry’s most-read entertainment news outlet.
“Dawn Allen has been a game-changer starting on day one where she launched our youth, comedy, legal and finance initiatives,” Sobrino-Stearns said. “She is known for being the most connected executive in the industry and has always led with kindness. She will be greatly missed and we all wish her well on her next great adventure.”
Gold’s contributions and achievements at the Reporter propelled her to earn several promotions. With the growth of its digital footprint, Variety is enjoying unprecedented reach as the brand approaches into its 120th year. In first quarter 2024, Variety reached a total digital population of 62.7 million, according to Comscore. In March, Variety ranked No. 1 among its competitive set with an average 31.8 million unique users, according to Comscore.
“I am energized by the opportunity to return home to Variety where I began my career growing the film business,” said Gold. “I’m eager to hit the ground running for my treasured clients and colleagues building upon the tremendous success and momentum of this iconic entertainment brand.”
