Senior Researcher
OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANY
FOX Entertainment With a legacy spanning more than 35 years, FOX Entertainment is one of the world’s most recognizable media brands and a prolific content producer across its iconic broadcast network and both owned and third-party streaming platforms. Known for its independent, innovative spirit and provocative, groundbreaking storytelling, the company was reinvented in 2019 with the formation of FOX Entertainment. While maintaining its leadership in broadcast television (9-1-1: Lone Star, The Simpsons, The Cleaning Lady, Hell’s Kitchen, LEGO Masters), the company is actively building a portfolio of businesses and library of owned original content. To date, FOX Entertainment’s long-term growth strategy has included the acquisitions of award-winning animation studio Bento Box Entertainment (Bob’s Burgers, The Great North, Krapopolis, Grimsburg), entertainment platform TMZ, and global production studio MarVista Entertainment (The Way Home, Rescuing Christmas), as well as the formation of the culinary and lifestyle content venture Studio Ramsay Global (Next Level Chef, Gordon Ramsay’s Food Stars) in partnership with Gordon Ramsay. The company also established its in-house unscripted studio FOX Alternative Entertainment (The Masked Singer, Snake Oil, I Can See Your Voice, Name That Tune), FOX Entertainment Studios (Animal Control) to develop scripted content, and worldwide content sales unit FOX Entertainment Global.JOB DESCRIPTION
TMZ is looking for an experienced Senior Researcher to join our news team. Qualified candidates must have copyediting experience and news research skills. They must be able to act as an editorial partner in the news-gathering process, providing input for story development and posts. The role requires someone who is passionate about the TMZ brand, resourceful, and always one step ahead. Applicants must also possess an eye for detail and an ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced newsroom environment.
Responsibilities:
- Edit, maintain, and fact-check stories on the website
- Assist the News Desk with breaking news stories with accuracy and speed
- Watch and fact-check TMZ’s 3 television shows (TMZ on TV, TMZ Live, TMZ Sports)
- Stay up to date with breaking news of the day, and advise producers of relevant news happening around the world
- Work with Writers and Producers to ensure depth and quality of storytelling for each post
- Develop a working knowledge of SEO skills
- Juggle multiple time-sensitive projects at once and be able to make strong and accurate judgement calls
- Assist Social Media department as needed
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Communications, or related field a plus
- 5-7 years of experience working in a newsroom environment, a plus
- Demonstrated depth of historical knowledge regarding entertainment news events and topics
- Exceptional spelling and grammar skills, with meticulous attention to detail
- Must be proficient with LexisNexis and Google search
- Evening, weekend, and Holiday work, as needed
- Familiar with programs and processes such as CMS, Outlook, and Word Processing, along with basic MS Office software
- Ability to work well under pressure and multi-task in a fast-paced environment
- Knowledge of social media, and the ability to effectively use and monitor various platforms
**Title subject to change based on experience level**
TMZ is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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