Nekesa Mumbi Moody

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Nekesa Mumbi Moody
Born
New York, US
EducationColumbia University (BA)
Occupation(s)Editor, journalist
TitleEditorial director of The Hollywood Reporter

Nekesa Mumbi Moody is an American journalist and editor. She is currently the editorial director of The Hollywood Reporter.[1][2]

Biography

Moody is a native of New York.[3] She received her B.A. from Barnard College of Columbia University in 1992.[3] At Barnard, she started as a political science major with an intention to pursue a career in law. She interned with the NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund in college and worked for the Columbia Daily Spectator.

Moody began her career in journalism in

Superbowl half time shows, and the death of Michael Jackson. She was also the first to break the deaths of Whitney Houston and Prince.[4][5]

In 2012, Moody was named AP's global editor of entertainment and lifestyles.[4] In April 2020, she was named the next editorial director of The Hollywood Reporter as it undergoes a transformation from a trade publication into a magazine-style publication.[6] She is the first black woman to hold the top editor role at the publication.[7][8]

Moody is a member of the National Association of Black Journalists.[9]

References

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    . Retrieved July 23, 2022.
  2. ^ McNary, Dave (April 30, 2020). "Nekesa Mumbi Moody Named Editorial Director at The Hollywood Reporter". Variety. Retrieved July 23, 2022.
  3. ^ a b "Being the First | Nekesa Mumbi Moody '92". Barnard College. Retrieved July 23, 2022.
  4. ^ a b c d "Nekesa Mumbi Moody named AP global editor for entertainment and lifestyles". Associated Press. Retrieved July 23, 2022.
  5. ^ Ellefson, Lindsey (April 30, 2020). "Nekesa Mumbi Moody Is New Editorial Director of The Hollywood Reporter". Retrieved July 23, 2022.
  6. ^ T. H. R. Staff (April 30, 2020). "Nekesa Mumbi Moody Named Editorial Director at Hollywood Reporter". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved July 23, 2022.
  7. ^ Bennett, Anita (April 30, 2020). "Nekesa Mumbi Moody Makes History as Hollywood Reporter's New Chief". Urban Hollywood 411. Retrieved July 23, 2022.
  8. ^ "11 Black Women Who Are Kicking Doors Down In Media". BET. Retrieved July 23, 2022.
  9. ^ Turner, April (October 13, 2011). "NABJ Congratulates AP's Nekesa Mumbi Moody". National Association of Black Journalists. Retrieved July 23, 2022.
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