Production Assistant - TMZ Live Job at Fox Corporation, Los Angeles, CA

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  • Fox Corporation
  • Los Angeles, CA

Job Description

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 Live is seeking a Production Assistant for our daily television covering the latest in entertainment and pop culture.  The ideal candidate will be a hands-on, self-starter with news, talk show, and/or sports experience, who can effectively manage multiple priorities within a busy, newsroom environment. 

The Production Assistant will be responsible for developing and pitching stories on a daily basis, assisting with booking guests and handling pre- to post-production for our live daily show. 

Responsibilities:

  • Book on-air contributors, research, pitch, and develop daily “out of the box” show concepts and stories 
  • Complete screening of all show guests
  • Daily collaboration with other Production team members, the editorial team, designers, editors, and other staff to develop creative news stories
  • Contribute and assist other team members with the preparation of detailed scripts/notes for on-air talent
  • Other duties, as assigned

Requirements:

  • Requires a Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent work experience
  • Ideal candidate will ideally have at least 1-2 years of experience in the entertainment industry
  • Ability to work well under pressure and multi-task within a fast-paced environment
  • Requires solid knowledge of celebrity pop culture, social media, and current entertainment industry trends
  • Must have strong phone and interpersonal skills, with the ability to connect with celebrities and their representatives (publicists, agents, etc.)
  • Must have excellent organizational and time management skills
  • Advanced Microsoft Office Suite skills required (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
  • Adobe Premiere and Photoshop skills are a plus

TMZ is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 

Job Tags

Work experience placement, Work at office, Worldwide,

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