TMZ is hiring : Senior Web Producer in Los Angeles

Overview

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 Senior Web Producer to lead and manage our Web Edit team. This role will contribute to the creation, production, and distribution of video content in a fast-paced, 24 / 7 news environment. The Senior Web Producer will be responsible for editing, packaging, and optimizing video assets sourced from a wide range of channels for publication across TMZ’s website and social media platforms. This role requires sharp news judgment, a strong command of editorial standards, and technical expertise in video editing.

The ideal candidate will be a creative self-starter with a deep passion for pop culture, entertainment news, sports, and internet culture, paired with exceptional editorial judgment and an instinct for compelling storytelling.

Responsibilities

• Lead Web Edit team, providing content for TMZ’s web and social platforms
• Video / Audio editing with Adobe Premiere
• Creating engaging thumbnails for video player with Adobe Photoshop
• Identifying, pitching, and developing compelling stories
• Sourcing and verifying video assets
• Collaborate closely with News, Sports and Production teams
• Identifying and tracking clips used by TMZ Field Producers
• Providing videos for distribution to affiliates and other outlets
• Converting and Transcoding videos of various formats

Requirements

TMZ is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable law.

Pursuant to state and local pay disclosure requirements, the pay rate / range for this role, with final offer amount dependent on education, skills, experience, and location is $85,000.00-95,000.00 annually. This role is also eligible for various benefits, including medical / dental / vision, insurance, a 401(k) plan, paid time off, and other benefits in accordance with applicable plan documents. Benefits for Union represented employees will be in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement.

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