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Web Graphic Designer Job at TMZ in Los Angeles

TMZ · Los Angeles, CA, USA ·

Pay:
$23.75-$26/hr
Job type:
Full Time

OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANY
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 a 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 Web Graphic Designer to join our Graphics department. This role will be responsible for creating editorial graphics and visuals for TMZ’s web properties. The Web Graphic Designer will contribute their design sensibilities to daily editorial projects, collaborate with the Creative Director, Editorial team, Editors, and other team members to create innovative design solutions, and develop creative concepts for web and mobile projects. This position will report to the Creative Director and will be based in Playa Vista, CA.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Perform day‑to‑day graphical asset prep for editorial content, photo galleries, comps for advertisers, and newsletters in a fast‑paced newsroom environment

Create interactive deliverables including website designs, widgets, emails, user interfaces, style guides and presentation collateral

Contribute daily to the creative process by coming up with innovative design ideas to further enhance and build the TMZ brand

Color correct, size, and optimize graphics and photos for the web

Extensive work in Photoshop

REQUIREMENTS

1-3 years of experience designing in a web‑based environment (publishing/editorial preferred), large media company and/or interactive design agency

MUST BE A PHOTOSHOP EXPERT

Must have knowledge of celebrities and pop culture

Knowledge of sports and athletes, a plus

Ability to work under pressure in a fast‑paced news environment

Must be available to work weekends

Deep knowledge of the TMZ brand, celebrities, and pop culture

A solid portfolio with interactive and/or static design examples

Comfortable knowledge of HTML/CSS/CMS and current development trends

Great communication skills with the ability to work well with dynamic personalities

EEO STATEMENTS
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.

BENEFITS
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 $23.75-26.00 per hour. 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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About TMZ

TMZ goes where stars work, live, and play and takes its audience into a world where the reality is even more fascinating than the hype. TMZ breaks the biggest stories in entertainment as only it can with accuracy, irreverent humor and youthful energy. TMZ connects with the public across its broadcast and digital platforms by providing a fresh, unvarnished, and honest take on celebrities and their real lives. The TMZ brand is the most trusted, the most talked about, and the highest quality entertainment news outlet in the world. 

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