News Desk Production Assistant
TMZ
New York, NYThis was removed by the employer on 10/16/2017 10:42:00 AM PST
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Full Time Job
TMZ, the #1 source in entertainment news is looking to hire a News Desk Production Assistant in our New York office. This is an entry level position that has enormous growth potential. We are seeking applicants with news experience (internships, local station, etc.) with an interest in reporting and breaking news stories. On a daily basis, you must be able to pitch and identify news stories for our website that fit within our brand.
The News Desk Production Assistant must have solid editorial news judgment and investigative reporting skills. We are seeking applicants with a passion for news and research. The ability to forge solid relationships is a key skill-set to have for success in this position. The ideal candidate has a journalism background (network news, local station and/or university news experience is a plus). Must have a flexible schedule and the ability to work various shifts and weekends when necessary.
The ideal candidate must have the following experience:
• Ability to navigate through entertainment news, analyze content and recognize big stories
• Keep your finger on the pulse of trending news, both locally and nationally
• Provide original news angles and manage processes to follow those stories as they progress
• Knowledge of social media and ability to use various platforms
• Familiar with programs and processes such as iNews, LexisNexis, PACER, Outlook, and Word Processing.
• Other duties as assigned
TMZ is an Equal Opportunity Employer.