Senior News Editor
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 seeking a Sr. News Editor who is well-read with experience in journalism. This is a key role in the newsroom, serving as the final stop in the publishing process. The Sr. News Editor must be able to improve every aspect of a post, from style and tone to structure. The ideal candidate will have a rock-solid understanding of journalism standards, SEO best practices and a firm grasp of legal issues related to news publishing. The Sr. News Editor will enterprise stories, edit articles, and ensure all story assets reflect the tone and standards of the brand. Ultimately, this individual must be a champion of the brand’s voice, standards, and perspective. This position will oversee a team of writers, work closely with the News Director and report to the Executive Producers.
Responsibilities:
- Edit all copy for grammar, spelling, style, tone, SEO best practices and publishing standards
- Coach Writers and Researchers to produce best possible product
- Partner with the News Director, Producers, Researchers, and Legal on publishing content
- Provide valuable feedback across the brand as a key stakeholder in TMZ’s voice and style
- Make real-time decisions in breaking news situations on the content we are producing
- Assist in the training and onboarding of new Writers and Researchers
Requirements:
- Extensive editing experience, newsroom experience is a plus
- A knack for crafting well-told stories and knockout headlines in a conversational voice.
- Able to mentor and coach writers at every level
- Knowledge of SEO best practices
- Deep understanding of journalistic ethics and best practices
- Legal knowledge, pertaining to reporting and news publishing
TMZ is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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