I'm Jim Halterman, a media veteran with more than fifteen years of hands-on experience covering the entertainment landscape across print and online outlets. I specialize in in-depth interviews, event moderating, and feature writing, and I've built strong relationships with publicity teams and network/studio executives. I’ve covered major industry events such as TCA, upfronts, PaleyFest, ATX, SeriesFest, Comic Cons, and international set visits, and I regularly contribute on-air for panels and interviews. Since 2024, I’ve been freelancing as a writer/reporter/editor, contributing to Variety, the LA Times, Emmy Magazine, TV Guide Magazine/TVInsider, IndieWire, and more. My career includes roles at TV Guide Magazine, XFINITY LGBT Portal, and TVFanatic, with past work published in Mashable, The Advocate, Backstage, OUT, and TheFutonCritic. I’m passionate about storytelling, maintaining industry relationships, and helping audiences connect with television and film.

Jim Halterman

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I'm Jim Halterman, a media veteran with more than fifteen years of hands-on experience covering the entertainment landscape across print and online outlets. I specialize in in-depth interviews, event moderating, and feature writing, and I've built strong relationships with publicity teams and network/studio executives. I’ve covered major industry events such as TCA, upfronts, PaleyFest, ATX, SeriesFest, Comic Cons, and international set visits, and I regularly contribute on-air for panels and interviews. Since 2024, I’ve been freelancing as a writer/reporter/editor, contributing to Variety, the LA Times, Emmy Magazine, TV Guide Magazine/TVInsider, IndieWire, and more. My career includes roles at TV Guide Magazine, XFINITY LGBT Portal, and TVFanatic, with past work published in Mashable, The Advocate, Backstage, OUT, and TheFutonCritic. I’m passionate about storytelling, maintaining industry relationships, and helping audiences connect with television and film.

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I’m Jim Halterman, a media veteran with more than fifteen years of hands-on experience covering the entertainment landscape across print and online outlets. I specialize in in-depth interviews, event moderating, and feature writing, and I’ve built strong relationships with publicity teams and network/studio executives. I’ve covered major industry events such as TCA, upfronts, PaleyFest, ATX, SeriesFest, Comic Cons, and international set visits, and I regularly contribute on-air for panels and interviews.

Since 2024, I’ve been freelancing as a writer/reporter/editor, contributing to Variety, the LA Times, Emmy Magazine, TV Guide Magazine/TVInsider, IndieWire, and more. My career includes roles at TV Guide Magazine, XFINITY LGBT Portal, and TVFanatic, with past work published in Mashable, The Advocate, Backstage, OUT, and TheFutonCritic. I’m passionate about storytelling, maintaining industry relationships, and helping audiences connect with television and film.

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Experience Level

Intermediate
Beginner

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Freelance Writer/Reporter/Editor at Variety, Los Angeles Times, Emmy Magazine, TV Guide Magazine/TVInsider (Freelance)
January 1, 2024 - Present
Regular contributor across multiple outlets; conducts in-depth interviews, writes covers and feature stories, moderates panels, and maintains relationships with publicity and network/studio executives.
West Coast Bureau Chief at TV Guide Magazine
August 1, 2016 - December 1, 2023
Responsible for building brand visibility, maintaining relationships with networks/studios/publicists, negotiating covers/feature stories and organizing events. Also writes stories on industry and a wide array of broadcast/streaming/cable shows.
Editor at XFINITYTV’s LGBT Portal
February 1, 2014 - June 1, 2016
Oversaw and produced all content for the microsite dedicated to entertainment coverage for the LGBT community.
West Coast Editor at TVFanatic.com
June 1, 2011 - December 1, 2015
Focused on steering the site in tone and industry with television-related interviews, reviews and event coverage.
Television Writer at Fox's Beverly Hills 90210
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2000
Staff Writer on the final season; penned the 'Tainted Love' episode in January 2000.
Executive Assistant at MTV Networks: Content Distribution and Marketing Department
August 1, 2006 - April 1, 2008
Assistant to several top-level executives; responsibilities included managing senior-level meetings, expense reports, travel and coordinating schedules with senior staff.
Assistant to SVP at Sony Pictures Television: Columbia Tri-Star Drama Development Department
April 1, 1996 - April 1, 1999
Assistant to SVP of the department; provided coverage of scripts/rough cuts of television series and supported development efforts.
Writer/Reporter/Editor (Freelance) at Freelance
January 1, 2024 - Present
Regular contributor to Variety, Los Angeles Times, Emmy Magazine, TV Guide Magazine/TVInsider, IndieWire; past work includes Mashable, The Advocate, Backstage, OUT, TheFutonCritic.com.
Editor at XFINITYTV LGBT Portal
February 1, 2014 - June 1, 2016
Oversaw and produced all content for the microsite dedicated to entertainment coverage for the LGBT community.
Executive Assistant, Content Distribution and Marketing at MTV Networks
August 1, 2006 - April 1, 2008
Assisted senior executives; managed meetings, expense reports, travel, and schedules.
Assistant to SVP, Drama Development Department at Sony Pictures Television: Columbia Tri-Star
April 1, 1996 - April 1, 1999
Provided support and coverage of scripts/rough cuts of television series.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Telecommunications & English; Minors in Film & Theater at Indiana University
January 11, 2030 - December 1, 2025
Bachelor's Degree in Telecommunications & English (Minors in Film & Theater) at Indiana University
January 11, 2030 - December 1, 2025

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment