Job Description
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.
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