Deadline Names Nellie Andreeva Sole Editor in Chief as Mike Fleming Jr. Steps Back

Deadline on Wednesday named Nellie Andreeva its sole editor in chief as her co-editor, Mike Fleming Jr., moves into an editor-at-large role.

The two have been co-editors in chief since 2013, after Deadline founder Nikki Finke left the website. In her new role, Andreeva will oversee the Penske Media Corporation-owned trade’s newsroom and daily operations across Los Angeles, New York and London. Fleming will now “leverage his relationships and expertise” to “continue shaping Deadline’s influence within the entertainment world.”

“Mike’s contributions to Deadline and his influence on the industry are immeasurable,” PMC CEO Jay Penske said in the website’s announcement. “His deep industry access, grit, and passion for Deadline have helped solidify its position as the industry’s leading breaking news outlet. I know he will continue to have great impact on Deadline’s bright future.”

Andreeva said the website would “remain focused on journalistic excellence and breaking big Hollywood stories” and that she was happy that Fleming would “continue to be part of the fabric of Deadline.”

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