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TheWrap opened its digital doors in January 2009. Journalist Sharon Waxman established the site from her base in Los Angeles with a background as a former Hollywood correspondent for The New York Times and The Washington Post.
Journalist Sharon Waxman established TheWrap to fill a gap in business coverage of the entertainment industry. She arrived with a background as a former Hollywood correspondent for The New York Times and The Washington Post.
In 2016, TheWrap won first place in Feature Photography and second place recognition as Best Entertainment Website. By 2018, the outlet won the award for Best Entertainment Website exclusive to the internet while receiving a 2019 nomination at the 12th annual NAEJ Awards.
Tim Molloy returned to the organization as Deputy Managing Editor in November 2015 alongside Thom Geier to lead editorial operations. Andrew Curry took charge of Audience Development managing social media strategy and audience engagement during that same month.
February 2025 saw four new high-level appointments reshape the staff including Tom Lowry arriving as Senior Vice President of Editorial Strategy. Jennifer Laski became Director of Photography and Video after creating the Visionaries video series while Graham Starr oversaw business and PRO coverage.