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 is seeking a Digital Video Producer to join a small team in the production of short-form video content for its various distribution channels. This includes producing content aligned with breaking news stories, developing new and innovative video ideas aligned with the TMZ brand, and contributing to the creative content role across TMZ’s social platforms. This position is based in Playa Vista, CA.
Responsibilities
- Produce and edit daily shows for TMZ’s Snapchat Discover Channel.
- Utilize analytics on Snapchat to review trends and produce for upcoming shows.
- Produce daily content for TMZ’s TikTok
- Assist with production of breaking news videos that accompany editorial.
- Manage the video production cycle through production, post production and publishing.
- Manage video distribution across various publishing platforms.
- Work with key departments to plan and execute production of daily video needs.
- Partner with the social media team to align strategy and production.
- Lead the digital video team to identify new platforms and develop strategies for growth and engagement.
- Develop new video franchise ideas, syndication strategy, and identify and develop new programming opportunities.
- Confidently pitch and present ideas to the team and stakeholders
Requirements
- 2 years + experience creating original video content
- Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Communications, TV/Film Production, or equivalent work experience is required.
- Experience using social platforms such as Snapchat and TikTok
- Adept at YouTube development, optimization, and overall channel management and growth.
- Experience in concept, edit, and production of short and long-form video.
- Solid knowledge of celebrity and pop culture.
- Thorough understanding of social media marketing principles.
- Fluent with Adobe Creative Suite and proficient with After Effects
- Experience with script writing and story boarding is a plus.
- Demonstrated self-starter, team oriented and possesses the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
- Boundless energy and a great attitude.
TMZ is an equal opportunity employer.
Job Tags
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