Line Producer

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 seeking an experienced Line Producer to join our Production team. This position will be responsible for budgeting, scheduling, and managing day-to-day production operations, ensuring shows/projects are delivered on time and on budget. The Line Producer will report to the Executive in Charge and be responsible for daily production needs and long-term projects. This job is located in Los Angeles, CA.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee day-to-day operations during prep, production and post.
• Ensure all production activities comply with safety regulations, insurance requirements, and labor laws.
• Oversee all production elements including crew hiring, vendor negotiations, locations, equipment and logistics.
• Supervise production staff including Production Manager, Coordinator and PA’s.
• Partner with TA to oversee PA staffing for the department.
• Create and maintain production schedules, call sheets and shoot/feed schedules in collaboration with the production team.
• Manage travel budgets and logistics for all staff and crew.
• Compile and manage wrap documentation for all projects.
• Draft and manage agreements for fixed-term staff (deal memo’s, freelance agreements, etc)
• Track, generate and manage all PO and Petty Cash related expenses.
• Knowledge and experience handling permits, releases, location agreements and COI’s
• Manage all account reconciliations.  
• Serve as primary liaison with vendors.

Requirements:

• 3-5 years of industry experience at this level
• Proven experience as a Line Producer or Senior Production Manager
• Demonstrated experience working within corporate, network, studio or streaming company environments
• Strong understanding of television and/or news workflows
• Strong budgeting and scheduling skills
• Excellent organizational, leadership, and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel and Outlook
• Willingness to travel and work flexible hours as production demands

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 $105,000.00-119,000.00 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.

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