Job Description

OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANY

FOX EntertainmentWith 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 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 4 television shows (TMZ on TV, TMZ Live, TMZ Sports, TMZ Hip-Hop)
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
3-5 years of experience working in a newsroom environment
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