News Desk Producer
TMZ
New York, NYThis is a Full Time Job
TMZ is looking for a News Desk Producer to join our team. On a daily basis, the ideal candidate will be responsible for researching, identifying, and pitching news stories. This position requires someone who is adept at investigative reporting and breaking news within entertainment and pop culture. The ability to forge solid relationships and react quickly in a high-pressure, deadline-driven environment is essential for success in this role.
Responsibilities:
• Ability to navigate through entertainment news, analyze content, and recognize big stories
• Provide original news angles and manage processes to follow those stories as they progress
• Keeping a finger on the pulse of trending news, both locally and nationally
• Knowledge of court proceedings, criminal and civil, and ability to navigate through local court processes to obtain documents and information
• Strong telephone skills, including how to call law enforcement agencies, law offices, district attorneys, and other official institutions which may aid in the fact-gathering process
• Ability to develop contacts, cultivate sources, and maintain relationships to aid in the news-gathering process
Requirements:
• Ability to supervise news gathering while producing original content on your own
• Ability to work well under pressure and multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• Familiar with programs and processes such as LexisNexis, PACER, Outlook, and Word Processing, along with basic MS Office software
• Knowledge of social media, and ability to effectively use and monitor various platforms
Title and compensation subject to change based on experience level
TMZ is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
At FOX, we foster a culture and environment where everyone feels welcome and can thrive. We are deeply committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, including attracting, retaining, and promoting diverse talent across our company. We live in a diverse world, with different ideas and different perspectives that come together to spark new ideas and make great things happen. That means reflecting the diversity of the world around us is critical to our company's success. We ensure that our viewers, communities and employees feel heard, represented, and celebrated both on screen and off.
Click here to learn more about the diverse communities of people behind our brands.
Pursuant to state and local pay disclosure requirements, the pay range for this role, with final offer amount dependent on education, skills, experience, and location is: $60,000.00-80,000.00 annually for New York City and Westchester County, NY. 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.
View more detail about FOX Benefits.
Salary/Benefits
$60,000.00 - 80,000.00 per year
Additional Information
Launched in 2005, TMZ’s meteoric rise followed its exclusive on two of the biggest stories in entertainment: Mel Gibson's DUI arrest and subsequent encounter with law enforcement, and Michael Richards' ill-fated trip to the Laugh Factory. TMZ also broke the news of the breakup of Britney Spears and Kevin Federline's marriage.
TMZ altered the entertainment news landscape by changing the way the public gets its news. Frequently referenced by various media, TMZ is one of the most-cited entertainment news sources, utilized by national network and local newsgathering organizations across the country.
In 2006, Time magazine named TMZ one of the coolest websites. Newsweek named TMZ the “Breakout Blog of 2007.”