JOB DESCRIPTIONPursuant 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 $75,000.00-130,000.00 annually.
TMZ Sports is looking for a dynamic Producer who can break stories, write compelling copy, and become a familiar face on our television show. This isn't a behind-the-scenes role—we're looking for someone with strong editorial instincts, a great personality, and the confidence to regularly appear on camera, delivering sports news in an engaging, authentic way. The ideal candidate is an aggressive story hunter, an exceptional writer, and a natural communicator who knows how to connect with the audience.
If you live and breathe sports, thrive in a fast-paced newsroom, and can seamlessly transition from producing a story to appearing on-air, we want to hear from you.
Responsibilities
- Enterprise, pitch, and produce original sports stories with speed and accuracy.
- Write compelling, fact-based copy for TMZ Sports across digital
- Regularly appear on TMZ Sports on TV, delivering stories with confidence, personality, and credibility.
- Develop and cultivate relationships with sources to generate exclusive stories and breaking news.
- Monitor sports, entertainment, and social media trends to identify stories before everyone else.
- Collaborate with producers, editors, to create social content
- React quickly to breaking news while maintaining TMZ's editorial standards and voice.
Requirements
- 3+ years of experience producing and writing in a digital or sports news environment.
- Exceptional news judgment and strong writing skills.
- Proven ability to enterprise original stories and break news.
- Comfortable and confident appearing on camera with a natural, engaging presence.
- Dynamic personality with the ability to connect with viewers and tell stories conversationally.
- Deep knowledge of the sports landscape, athletes, leagues, and the stories driving conversation.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven newsroom while juggling multiple priorities.
- Strong understanding of social media and emerging platforms as news-gathering tools.
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 $75,000.00-130,000.00 annually. 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.
