TMZ is looking for a Research Producer to join our News 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.
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 judgment calls.
Requirements Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Communications, or a related field.
3–5 years of professional experience.
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.
Familiarity 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.
Compensation and Benefits Pay range: $70,000–$80,000 annually.
Benefits include medical, dental, and 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.
TMZ is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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. Qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable law will be considered for employment.
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In Summary: Work with writers and producers to ensure depth and quality of storytelling for each post . 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) Must be proficient with LexisNexis and Google search .
En Español:
TMZ está buscando un productor de investigación para que se una a nuestro News Desk. Los candidatos no deben tener miedo de participar en el proceso de recopilación de noticias, hablar sin ser preguntados y contribuir con información y contexto a las historias que publicamos. Responsabilidades Editar, mantener y comprobar los hechos en la página web. Ayudar al Desk News con breaking news stories con precisión y velocidad. Ver y verificar los datos de TMZ's tres programas de televisión (TMZ on TV, TMZ Live, TMz Sports). Mantenerse actualizado con las últimas novedades del día y asesorar a los productores de noticias relevantes que suceden en todo el mundo. Trabajar con escritores y productores médicos para garantizar la profundidad y calidad de la narración para cada publicación. Desarrollar un conocimiento práctico de SEO habilidades. Juglar múltiples proyectos sensibles al tiempo a una vez y poder hacer juicios sólidos y precisos. Requisitos Licenciados en Jueralismo, Comunicaciones o un acuerdo dental. Todos los solicitantes calificados recibirán una consideración para el empleo sin importar la raza, color, religión, sexo, origen nacional, identidad de género, discapacidad, estatus de veterano protegido o cualquier otra característica protegida por la ley.