Christian Hetrick

Christian Hetrick is an Entertainment Tech Reporter at dot.LA, where he covers the intersection of entertainment technology and startups. He joined dot.LA in January 2022 after working as a business reporter for The Philadelphia Inquirer, where he reported on various topics including local politics and business developments in New Jersey.234

Background and Education

Hetrick graduated from Rowan University with a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism, complemented by a minor in Writing Arts. He was actively involved in student journalism, serving as the Editor-in-Chief of the university's newspaper and receiving several awards for his writing, including first place in both column/opinion writing and investigative reporting during his college years.13

Career Path

• Current Position: Entertainment Tech Reporter at dot.LA (January 2022 - Present)
• Previous Roles:
  • Business Reporter at The Philadelphia Inquirer (July 2018 - January 2022)
  • New Jersey Statehouse Reporter at Observer.com (June 2017 - June 2018)
  • City Hall Reporter at The Press of Atlantic City (December 2014 - June 2017)

Throughout his career, Hetrick has focused on investigative journalism, breaking significant stories related to government and business, and he has contributed to various media outlets discussing local issues on platforms like NPR and Fox News.13

His work at dot.LA emphasizes the rapidly evolving landscape of entertainment technology, reflecting a growing interest in how tech intersects with media and entertainment industries.45