Producer - Toofab.com in CA by TMZ

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
https://www.projectcasting.com/job/34232-producer---toofabcom

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