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Research Producer Job at fox com in Los Angeles

fox com, Los Angeles, CA, USA

Pay: $60,000-$80,000/yr

Job type: Full Time


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 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 three 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.

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 $60,000.00‑80,000.00 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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In Summary: TMZ is looking for a Research Producer to join our New Desk . Responsibilities include Edit, maintain, and fact‑check stories on the website . Must be proficient with LexisNexis and Google search . Must have a Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, or related field, a plus 3‑5 years of professional experience .

En Español: Con un legado que abarca más de 35 años, FOX Entertainment es una de las marcas mediáticas más reconocidas del mundo y un productor prolífico de contenido a través de su red de difusión icónica y plataformas de transmisión tanto propiedad como de terceros. Conocida por su espíritu independiente, innovador y provocativo, narrativa revolucionaria, la compañía fue reinventada en 2019 con la formación de Fox Entertainment. Mientras mantiene su liderazgo en televisión de emisión (9-1-1, The Simpsons, The Cleaning Lady, Hells Kitchen, LEGO Masters), la empresa está construyendo activamente una cartera de negocios y biblioteca de contenidos originales poseídos. La compañía también estableció su propio estudio sin guión FOX Alternative Entertainment (The Masked Singer, Snake Oil, I Can See Your Voice, Name That Tune), Fox Entertainment Studios (Animal Control) para desarrollar contenido con guión y la unidad mundial de ventas de contenidos FOX Entertainment Global. JOB DESCRIPTION TMZ está buscando un productor de investigación que se una a nuestro nuevo escritorio. Saber cómo investigar es esencial, al igual que la capacidad de actuar como un verdadero socio en el desarrollo de historias. Responsabilidades: Editar, mantener y verificar las historias para cada publicación Ajudar a la Mesa de Noticias con noticias actualizadas con precisión y velocidad Vea y compruebe los hechos TMZs tres programas de televisión (TMZ on TV, TMZ Live, TM Z Sports) Manténgase informado sobre las últimas novedades del día y asesore a los productores de noticias relevantes ocurridas en todo el mundo Trabaje con escritores y productores para garantizar la profundidad y calidad de la narración para cada artículo Desarrollar conocimientos prácticos de SEO Juggle múltiples proyectos sensibles al tiempo en una sola vez y ser capaz de hacer llamados de juicio fuertes y precisos Requisitos: Licenciatura en periodismo, oportunidad o campo relacionado, más 3-5 años de experiencia profesional, además Los empleadores deben tener habilidades profesionales demostradas Demonstrando conocimientos básicos relacionados con la cultura popular y otros procesos de trabajo Oportunidades laborales Proceso de búsqueda por medio ambiente social, etc., Las competencias legales e inhabilitaciones sociales, así como el uso de datos personales y otras tareas relacionadas con la raza, la aplicación de derechos humanos y la identidad colectiva, TNV y las aplicaciones sociales son necesarias para los solicitantes. Consideraremos para el empleo a solicitantes calificados con antecedentes penales compatibles con la legislación aplicable. De acuerdo con los requisitos de divulgación salarial estatales y locales, la tasa/rango de pago para este puesto, con una oferta final dependiente de educación, habilidades, experiencia y ubicación, es de $60,000.00-80,000.00.00 anualmente. Este cargo también es elegible para varios beneficios, incluidos médicos / odontológicos / visión, seguro, un plan 401 ((k), tiempo libre pagado y otros beneficios de conformidad con los documentos del plan aplicables. Los beneficios para empleados representados por sindicatos serán conforme al convenio colectivo aplicable. #J-18808-Ljbffr