Producer - TMZ Sports

Posted 6 Days Ago
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Los Angeles, CA, USA
In-Office
75K-100K Annually
Mid level
Digital Media • News + Entertainment
The Role
Produce and pitch original sports stories across digital and TV, write fact-based copy, regularly appear on-air, cultivate sources for exclusives, react to breaking news, and create social content while maintaining editorial standards and voice.
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OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANY

FOX Entertainment

With a legacy spanning nearly 40 years, FOX Entertainment is one of the world’s most recognizable media brands and a leading global creator of multi-genre content across broadcast, streaming, digital and emerging platforms. Known for its independent, innovative spirit and bold storytelling, the company is committed to reaching audiences where they are through a platform- and format-agnostic approach to developing, testing and scaling intellectual property worldwide. FOX Entertainment consists of three core business units. The FOX Television Network, which encompasses its flagship linear platform and streaming partnerships with Hulu and FOX One, is home to hit series including The Simpsons, The Masked Singer, Doc, Memory of a Killer, Fear Factor: House of Fear, The Floor and Hell’s Kitchen. FOX Entertainment Studios, operates the in-house scripted and unscripted studios behind series such as Animal Control, Best Medicine, The Faithful, and The Way Home, as well as Bento Box Entertainment with animated hits such as Hazbin Hotel and Krapopolis; Studio Ramsay Global with Next Level Chef, Gordon Ramsay’s Secret Service and Knife Edge: Chasing Michelin Stars; entertainment studio TMZ; and the independent film label Tideline. FOX Entertainment Global is the company’s worldwide content sales and distribution arm. As part of its evolution into a modern next-gen studio, FOX Entertainment is expanding its digital storytelling ecosystem with investments across vertical video with Holywater, Chain’s experiential storytelling, podcasting with Meet Cute, a two-way content pipeline with HarperCollins Publishing, and creator-led formats through the newly formed FOX Creator Studios. Through these strategic initiatives, the company is investing earlier in emerging ideas and new forms of audience engagement, while maintaining the ability to grow successful concepts into premium franchises across broadcast, streaming and global platforms. A prolific content creator and production partner, FOX Entertainment collaborates with leading studios, creators, and platforms worldwide to produce and distribute premium content at scale across broadcast, streaming, and digital ecosystems, while continuing to grow its portfolio of owned IP and next-generation storytelling formats.

JOB DESCRIPTION

TMZ Sports is looking for a dynamic Producer who can break stories, write compelling copy, and become a familiar face on our television show. This isn't a behind-the-scenes role—we're looking for someone with strong editorial instincts, a great personality, and the confidence to regularly appear on camera, delivering sports news in an engaging, authentic way. The ideal candidate is an aggressive story hunter, an exceptional writer, and a natural communicator who knows how to connect with the audience.

If you live and breathe sports, thrive in a fast-paced newsroom, and can seamlessly transition from producing a story to appearing on-air, we want to hear from you.

Responsibilities

  • Enterprise, pitch, and produce original sports stories with speed and accuracy.
  • Write compelling, fact-based copy for TMZ Sports across digital
  • Regularly appear on TMZ Sports on TV, delivering stories with confidence, personality, and credibility.
  • Develop and cultivate relationships with sources to generate exclusive stories and breaking news.
  • Monitor sports, entertainment, and social media trends to identify stories before everyone else.
  • Collaborate with producers, editors, to create social content
  • React quickly to breaking news while maintaining TMZ's editorial standards and voice.

Requirements

  • 3+ years of experience producing and writing in a digital or sports news environment.
  • Exceptional news judgment and strong writing skills.
  • Proven ability to enterprise original stories and break news.
  • Comfortable and confident appearing on camera with a natural, engaging presence.
  • Dynamic personality with the ability to connect with viewers and tell stories conversationally.
  • Deep knowledge of the sports landscape, athletes, leagues, and the stories driving conversation.
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven newsroom while juggling multiple priorities.
  • Strong understanding of social media and emerging platforms as news-gathering tools.

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 $75,000.00-130,000.00 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.

View more detail about FOX Benefits.

Skills Required

  • 3+ years producing and writing in a digital or sports news environment.
  • Exceptional news judgment and strong writing skills.
  • Proven ability to enterprise original stories and break news.
  • Comfortable and confident appearing on camera with a natural, engaging presence.
  • Dynamic personality with the ability to connect with viewers and tell stories conversationally.
  • Deep knowledge of the sports landscape, athletes, leagues, and current storylines.
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven newsroom while juggling multiple priorities.
  • Strong understanding of social media and emerging platforms as news-gathering tools.
  • Develop and cultivate relationships with sources to generate exclusive stories and breaking news.

Fox Corporation Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Fox Corporation and has not been reviewed or approved by Fox Corporation.

  • Fair & Transparent Compensation Pay is considered competitive and fair in several roles and locations, with statements that the company pays well. Feedback suggests compensation aligns with market expectations for many employees.
  • Healthcare Strength Health coverage is described as comprehensive, including medical, dental, vision, mental health programs, and preventive care access. Feedback suggests plan options and design contribute to a strong benefits experience.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth Time off is characterized as generous, with vacation accrual, sick time, paid holidays, and floating days. Feedback suggests PTO compares favorably to other stations and supports work-life balance.

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The Company
HQ: New York, NY
5,001 Employees

What We Do

Fox Corporation produces and distributes compelling news, sports and entertainment content through its iconic domestic brands including: FOX News, FOX Sports, the FOX Network, and the FOX Television Stations. These brands hold cultural significance with consumers and commercial importance for distributors and advertisers. The breadth and depth of our footprint allows us to deliver content that engages and informs audiences, develops deeper consumer relationships and creates more compelling product offerings. FOX maintains an impressive track record of news, sports, and entertainment industry success that will shape our strategy to capitalize on current strengths and invest in new initiatives. For more information about Fox Corporation, please visit www.FoxCorporation.com.

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