Web Producer

Overview

TMZ is seeking a Web Producer / Website Writer to produce real-time trending news content, breaking news stories, in-depth features, and affiliate marketing articles to support our e-commerce business. Proven experience sourcing, pitching, and writing trending news is a requirement, in addition to familiarity with tracking audience engagement and digital performance. The ideal candidate will be comfortable working at the speed of a breaking news desk, while maintaining a high degree of accuracy and sound judgement.

Experience with feature storytelling and revenue-driven affiliate content is essential, along with the ability to adapt tone and structure across multiple content formats.

• Provide daily copy for the website, covering stories on a variety of topics including trending news, breaking news, and e-commerce content
• Contribute to the daily editorial process
• Optimize headlines, subheads, and metadata to improve search performance without sacrificing voice or clarity
• Monitor performance and track core KPIs
• Monitor and refresh existing evergreen content as needed to keep it accurate and ranking
• Other duties, as assigned

• 2-4 years’ experience working in a web/online creative content role, preferred
• Background in writing, news and copy editing
• Legal writing knowledge is a plus
• Must have the ability to multitask and work effectively under changing priorities, heavy deadlines, and daily time constraints

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 $75,.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.