Job Description
Overview Of The Company FOX Entertainment
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 a Web Editor to edit footage in a fast-paced news environment. The Web Editor will be responsible for editing and preparing video procured from various sources for web publication, as well as distribution to our mobile partners and other media platforms. The ideal candidate will have a passion for pop culture, creative storytelling, and strong editorial judgement.
Responsibilities: - Video/audio editing with Adobe Premiere
- Content creation for TMZ's social platforms
- Creating images in Photoshop for thumbnails
- Cutting and exporting video images in Photoshop for thumbnails
- Cutting and exporting files for distribution to affiliates and other outlets
- Pitch, source and develop stories for TMZ websites
- Online Video Platform familiarity (CMS, YouTube, JW Player, etc)
- Troubleshooting video/audio playback
- Converting and Transcoding videos of various formats
Requirements: - Experience editing news stories, a plus
- Proficient in Adobe Premiere
- Photoshop skills necessary
- Strong editorial judgement
- Familiarity with various video formats (MPEG, MP4, MOV, etc.)
- Basic Web Development / HTML knowledge
- Knowledgeable in Online Video Platform
- Familiarity with a media management system
- Team player who can work with different teams
- Ability to work full-time from our Playa Vista location
TMZ is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable law. 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 $21.00-25.00 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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