TooFab, a leading entertainment news website, is looking to hire a Producer to join our team. The ideal candidate is someone who has an established track-record of breaking, writing and producing entertainment news for top-line media outlets. The candidate must have demonstrated expertise in breaking, researching, and writing news items, in addition to being able to identify and pitch stories that fit within our brand.
The candidate must have a firm grasp on SEO best practices and the ability to capitalize on trending topics by developing unique angles for entertainment news stories. Robust communication skills and the ability to flourish in a fast-paced news environment are a necessity. The candidate must be able to take editorial direction and deliver assignments under tight deadlines as well as work independently and enterprise their own stories.
Prior experience with breaking news in real-time required, in addition to fact checking, sourcing, and copyediting. The Producer must possess strong workflow management; prior experience supervising staff writers and copyediting when needed; and a passionate interest in pop culture, celebrity, and entertainment news. Experience covering human interest and celebrity crime stories a plus.
Responsibilities:
Develop, pitch, write and package pop culture news ranging from
- covering trending topics to producing exclusive stories and interviews.
- Break entertainment news stories.
Requirements:
5-7 years (minimum) experience working as an Entertainment
- Writer / Reporter
- Strong news writing skills
- Experience working in a newsgathering, deadline-driven, digital environment
- Experience with human interest and celebrity crime stories a plus.
- Strong interview skills
- Experience publishing articles under tight deadlines
- Must be highly knowledgeable about pop culture – from TV to movies to politics
- Experience with web content management systems
- Industry contacts are a must
- Experience with Photoshop
- Flexibility to work weekends
- Ability to enterprise news stories
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 range for this role, with final offer amount dependent on education, skills, experience, and location is: $67,600.00-78,000.00 annually.
TMZ
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Job Description
A new production is assembling a skilled and reliable film crew across multiple cities for upcoming shoots. Roles are open for Production Assistants, Camera Operators with drone experience, and Audio Technicians. This is a great opportunity to join a professional team and contribute to a dynamic, creative set environment. Applicants must indicate the city they’re applying for: Cape Coral (FL), St. Augustine (FL), Orange Beach (AL), or Astoria (OR).
Job Responsibilities
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Collaborate closely with the production team to execute shoot-day operations
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Assist in the setup and breakdown of gear, locations, and production zones
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Operate cameras or drones to capture high-quality footage (Cam Ops)
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Record clean, crisp audio on set using professional equipment (Audio Techs)
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Maintain a professional, on-time presence throughout production days
Requirements
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Previous on-set experience in your applied role
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Ability to travel to one of the listed production cities
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Strong communication skills and a collaborative attitude
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For Cam Ops: drone experience and access to drone kit
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For Audio Techs: own audio kit
Compensation
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Production Assistant: $220/12
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Camera Operator/Drone: $650/12 + $150 drone kit fee
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Audio Technician: $650/12 + $300 kit fee