Research Producer
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 a Research Producer to join our New Desk. Candidates must not be timid about participating in the news gathering process, speaking up without being asked, and contributing information and context to the stories we post. Knowing how to research is essential, as is the ability to act as a true partner in story development.
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
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Communications, or related field, a plus
- 3-5 years of professional experience, a plus
- Must have news research skills
- Demonstrated depth of historical knowledge regarding pop culture news events and topics
- Must be proactive with exceptional spelling and grammar skills, and an eye for 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
TMZ is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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