Production Assistant

Job Description

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 energetic, self-motivated people with a passion for celebrity news to join our cutting edge team! Do you love all things celebrity? Production Assistant positions are currently available. Don't miss this opportunity to join the leading brand in entertainment news. Room for enormous growth -- Many of our current top-level staffers started as PA's. We are growing like crazy and love to promote from within! This is an ON-SITE position.

Responsibilities:
• Assist during the production process daily, performing numerous tasks including various runs as assigned by Production Management
• Assist News Desk with celebrity research & logging footage
• Gather necessary court documents for celebrity stories
• Provide phone coverage for Executives
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements:
• Valid driver's license and current vehicle insurance is required
• Ability to work well under pressure and multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• Must be highly knowledgeable about pop culture – from TV to movies to politics
• Proficiency in MS Word, Outlook and Excel required
• A team player with great communication & problem-solving skills
• Available to start as early as 5:30am each weekday

TMZ is a workplace that requires the COVID-19 vaccination as a condition of employment. Requested accommodations/exceptions will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis in accordance with law.

TMZ is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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 $17.00 per hour.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-ne6691-3-16-36-157-42 in your application.