TheGrio.com, owned by Entertainment Studios LLC, is the first video-centric news community site devoted to providing African-Americans with stories and perspectives that appeal to them but are underrepresented in existing national news outlets. TheGrio features aggregated and original video packages, news articles, and blogs on topics from breaking news, politics, health, business, and entertainment, which concern its niche audience.

The goal of TheGrio is to be the news portal that satisfies the desire of African-Americans to stay informed and connected with their community. TheGrio’s editorial mandate is to focus on news and events that have a unique interest and/or pronounced impact within the national African Americans audience.

News & Journalism

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theGrio's headquarters in Manhattan, NY, United States

This department focuses on producing and editing written material for various media outlets.

Content Creation

The Editorial Team at theGrio.com is responsible for creating, curating, and editing content that resonates with the African-American community. They produce a wide range of material, including original news articles, video segments, and blogs that cover breaking news, politics, health, business, and entertainment. The team ensures that all content is engaging, accurate, and reflective of the unique interests and needs of their audience, while also managing contributions and coordinating with different media personalities and freelance writers to provide up-to-date and impactful stories.

Editorial Team

The Video Production team at TheGrio is responsible for creating, editing, and producing engaging video content that highlights stories, news, and perspectives relevant to African-American audiences. This includes original video packages, motion graphics, and animations for diverse topics such as breaking news, politics, health, business, and entertainment. By leveraging their skills in video direction, editing, and motion graphics, this team ensures that TheGrio’s content remains visually compelling and informative, catering to the informational needs and interests of its community.

Video Production

The Social Media Team at theGrio is responsible for curating, creating, and managing content across various social media platforms to engage and inform the African-American community. They utilize multimedia elements like videos, infographics, and articles to highlight stories and perspectives relevant to their audience. By leveraging their expertise in social media strategy and design, the team aims to enhance theGrio's online presence, boost user engagement, and amplify the site's unique editorial voice.

Social Media Team

The Leadership Team at TheGrio.com sets the strategic direction and vision for the company, ensuring its content and initiatives resonate with the target African-American audience. The CEO oversees overall company operations and growth, the Senior Vice President and Chief Content Officer directs content strategy and editorial quality, and the White House Correspondent and Washington Bureau Chief leads political coverage, ensuring comprehensive representation of issues impacting African-Americans.

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