Production Assistant - TMZ Live

This is a Full Time Job

TMZ Live is seeking a Production Assistant for our daily television covering the latest in entertainment and pop culture. The ideal candidate will be a hands-on, self-starter with news, talk show, and/or sports experience, who can effectively manage multiple priorities within a busy, newsroom environment.

The Production Assistant will be responsible for developing and pitching stories on a daily basis, assisting with booking guests and handling pre- to post-production for our live daily show.

Responsibilities:
• Book on-air contributors, research, pitch, and develop daily ''out of the box'' show concepts and stories
• Complete screening of all show guests
• Daily collaboration with other Production team members, the editorial team, designers, editors, and other staff to develop creative news stories
• Contribute and assist other team members with the preparation of detailed scripts/notes for on-air talent
• Other duties, as assigned

Requirements:
• Requires a Bachelor's degree, or equivalent work experience
• Ideal candidate will ideally have at least 1-2 years of experience in the entertainment industry
• Ability to work well under pressure and multi-task within a fast-paced environment
• Requires solid knowledge of celebrity pop culture, social media, and current entertainment industry trends
• Must have strong phone and interpersonal skills, with the ability to connect with celebrities and their representatives (publicists, agents, etc.)
• Must have excellent organizational and time management skills
• Advanced Microsoft Office Suite skills required (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Adobe Premiere and Photoshop skills are a plus

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 $18.00-19.00 per hour. This role is also eligible for various benefits, including medical/dental/vision, insurance, a 401(k) plan, paid time off, and other benefits in accordance with applicable plan documents. Benefits for Union represented employees will be in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement.

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