**Who this is for** This position is for an active, detail-oriented researcher who wants to support the TMZ news desk by vetting stories and contributing to fas
Work type: onsite
Location: Los Angeles, California, USA
Salary: $60,000 – $80,000/yr
Type: Full-time
**Who this is for** This position is for an active, detail-oriented researcher who wants to support the TMZ news desk by vetting stories and contributing to fast-paced broadcast and digital content. **Key highlights** You will work directly with producers and writers to maintain content accuracy, fact-check live television programming, and perform in-depth research to support daily breaking news cycles. **You might be a good fit if you...** - Have 3-5 years of experience in journalism or a related field with strong research skills. - Maintain a deep historical knowledge of pop culture events and current news. - Are comfortable working flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays. - Possess high proficiency in tools like LexisNexis and various content management systems.
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 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.
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