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Joe Flint

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Staff Reporter at Wall Street Journal
📍 Los Angeles, California, United States

Joe Flint is a seasoned entertainment business reporter for the Wall Street Journal, based in Los Angeles. He specializes in covering major media and streaming companies like Netflix and Disney, with a focus on corporate strategy, mergers, and content. He is a graduate of New York University.

Outside of his reporting, Joe is a passionate New York sports fan. He actively follows and supports the Mets (MLB), the Jets (NFL), and the Knicks (NBA), often sharing his allegiance publicly.

During his tenure at the Los Angeles Times, he founded the influential "Morning Fix" newsletter, a roundup of media industry news.

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Experience
38 Years
Current Role
Staff Reporter
Location
Los Angeles, California, United States
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Streaming Industry Dynamics
His reporting extensively analyzes the business strategies, content slates, and competitive positioning of major streaming services including Netflix, Disney, and Apple.
Media Company Leadership
He frequently breaks news and provides in-depth coverage of executive changes, corporate restructuring, and strategic shifts at major media conglomerates like Disney and Paramount.
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Career

Work history

9-2014
Staff Reporter
Wall Street Journal
4-2009 - 7-2014
Staff Writer
Los Angeles Times
5-2006 - 4-2009
Director, Industy Programs
Paley Center for Media
10-1999 - 5-2006
Staff Reporter
Wall Street Journal
5-1997 - 9-1999
Senior Writer
Entertainment Weekly
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Education
BA
New York University
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