Public Relations Specialist

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

Job Duties:

EHM Productions, Inc. dba TMZ seeks Public Relations Specialist (Social Media Manager) to work with TMZ's News Desk to transform exclusive or breaking news articles into engaging social media videos and static content.  Participate in daily social team meetings, prioritize department tasks and promote a collaborative working environment.  Communicate with social platform representatives to determine updated best practices and stay ahead of new features and trends.  Build social media marketing strategies for in-house and external campaigns.  Spearhead social media promotion of TMZ-produced documentaries and shows, working with internal and external stakeholders (such as liaisons from Fox, Hulu and/or Tubi).  Create social copy variations and a posting schedule to optimize promotional clips' reach.  Sit in on show and documentary taping to determine moments that will create social media conversation.  Post video content across Facebook, Twitter and TikTok to promote TMZ Podcast Network productions.  Work with Marketing team to implement month-long social media campaigns for TMZ Sweepstakes; and track progress in report that is shared with clients.  Conduct social media landscape analysis of key competitors to inform TMZ social media video content strategy; and present findings to TMZ and Fox management.  Determine and post TMZ on TV and TMZ Live videos whose topics can resonate with a global audience, to expand social platforms' international reach.  Post all TMZ-owned videos featured in articles to YouTube.  Tailor video captions to different social platforms to maximize video reach.

Job Requirements:

Requires a Master’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Media, Marketing or related field, plus six (6) months of social media management, social media marketing or related experience involving media and global communication.

*Specific skills: Also requires experience or knowledge in the following: 1)Experience in copywriting and copy editing; 2) Experience in data analysis and reporting; 3) Knowledge of social posting and report tools such as Meta Business Suite; 4) Experience in audience analysis, media trends and community engagement; 5) Experience in multimedia discourse analysis (DA); 6) Experience working with multiple stakeholders including editorial, video production and marketing on short and long-term projects; and 7) Knowledge of graphic design for social media assets using Adobe Creative Suite and Canva

*Any level of experience or knowledge in the specific skills is acceptable.

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 $80,340.00-88,374.00 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.

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