California Production Jobs

TMZ is looking for energetic, self-motivated people with a passion for celebrity news to join our cutting edge team! Do you love all things celebrity? Production Assistant positions are currently available. Don't miss this opportunity to join the leading brand in entertainment news. Room for enormous growth -- Many of our current top-level staffers started as PA's. We are growing like crazy and love to promote from within! This is an ON-SITE position.

Responsibilities:
• Assist during the production process daily, performing numerous tasks including various runs as assigned by Production Management
• Assist News Desk with celebrity research & logging footage
• Gather necessary court documents for celebrity stories
• Provide phone coverage for Executives
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements:
• Valid driver’s license and current vehicle insurance is required
• Ability to work well under pressure and multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• Must be highly knowledgeable about pop culture – from TV to movies to politics
• Proficiency in MS Word, Outlook and Excel required
• A team player with great communication & problem-solving skills
• Available to start as early as 5:30am each weekday


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.

Looking for a Music Video editor for an alternative rock MV. Assembly cut has been completed. Ideally someone who has experience working with green screen VFX.

A separate person will be handling the actual post VFX work, but experience in the area will be helpful in the process. Rate negotiable.

Documentary series seeking 3 bilingual editors to work on site in our offices on a new documentary series. Avid/Mac.

This is not a remote position.

Seeking an experienced Line Producer, who is a team leader, is confident in leading, and can hold their own. Diligent, organized, extraordinary pivoting skills, attention to detail, and can also visualize the big picture.

This show will be extensive in material, last-minute shoots, and as a leader, it is necessary to roll with it. Eats numbers for breakfast and can lean into the hard.

Comedy and a happy attitude is a must.

On-site 3 days, work from home 2 days. Home hardware is your responsibility.

Full-time during the shoot period, and parttime during the post period.

Seeking an experienced Post Production Supervisor to join our post team.

3 days in the office, 2 days working from home (not neg.) Hardware at home is the employee's responsibility.

Technical expertise is a plus.

A natural leader, team champion, diligent, precise, understands, and can create a workflow. Great at team morale. This show is footage-heavy and diverse in its footage. We need someone who can lean into the hard, loves to have a laugh, and can roll with it.

My company has an upcoming production on October 16 and 17, 2023. As of now, it will be taking place in Vista, CA at The Film Hub. We’ll be working 2 x 10-hr days.

We are searching for a Teleprompter Operator who could come in at $800 (day rate + equipment). We'll only have one male principal talent and will be working on one set in a studio with minimal/slight camera movements.

We need to know:
1) The screen size that you can provide
2) Is it compatible with RED cameras
3) Is it mountable on a port-a-jib for slight camera movements

My company has an upcoming production on October 16 and 17, 2023. As of now, it will be taking place in Vista, CA at The Film Hub. We’ll be working 2 x 10-hr days.

We are searching for an AUDIO TECH to join the team that could come in at $450 (day rate + kit fee). This will be all dialogue with one principal talent. No action scenes, we will be working on one studio set with minimal camera movements/set-ups. We've got our our equipment and would need someone to watch levels,

Looking for a makeup artist/hair stylist for a shoot in the LA area, shoot days being 12/6-12/10. The cast is majority male and will only be 2-3 actors a day. Day rate is $225. Locals only, housing is not available.

Looking for a makeup artist for a shoot in the LA area, shoot days being 12/6-12/10. The cast is majority male and will only be 2-3 actors a day. Day rate is $225. Locals only, housing is not available.

Howling Wolf Productions (the company behind the Oscar shortlisted Restoring Tomorrow) seeks skilled colorist for new documentary short (about 6 minutes) for a national non-profit campaign.

We All Learn Differently is a non-profit grant-funded campaign focused on bringing acceptance and understanding for Neurodiverse students in middle school classrooms across the country starting with six pilot schools. This video will be a flagship media item featured during the campaign on the website. The I Am Able Foundation is spearheading the campaign with five additional supporting non-profit partners including: Learning Heroes, National Parents Union and IEP & Me.

Looking to do $100/hr for 3 - 5 total. Piece is 6 mins.

Need a freelance motion graphics expert to help with an AR project that will animate motion graphic's on pre-shot footage.

Rate is flexible depending on experience.

My company has an upcoming production on October 16 and 17, 2023. As of now, it will be taking place in Vista, CA at The Film Hub. We’ll be working 2 x 10-hr days.

We are searching for an MUA that could come in at $450 (day rate + kit fee)

We'll only have one male principal talent and will be working on one set in a studio.

Looking for a licensed Drone Operator. Ideally, we want to use an Inspire 2 or a Mavic 3 Cine.
We want to get scenic drone footage of a few areas outside of Sacramento.

My company has an upcoming production on October 16 and 17, 2023. As of now, it will be taking place in Vista, CA at The Film Hub. We’ll be working 2 x 10-hr days.

We are searching for a GRIP to join the team. we've got a great gaffer who will be able to work with you.

We are looking for a post coordinator for a Netflix series. Fast paced but great project. Must be able to work LA local.

Social Media Producer and Manager

Hiring a multi-faceted individual or individuals who produce, edit and manage social media tied to an upcoming sporting event.

Individual must have solid experience understanding the dynamics of all major social media platforms and creating content aimed at a women's 15+ demographic.

Knowledge of live streaming a plus but not necessary. Editing skills are key.

Looking for an experienced story producer for an hourlong reality TV show. Must know Avid. Experience story producing on Discovery shows and shows with extensive grouped footage are a plus.

Looking for an Avid editor for an hourlong reality TV show. Only experienced editors will be considered. Work on Discovery shows and shows with extensive grouped footage are a plus.

Looking for an experienced AE who can handle an extreme amount of footage, along with other AE's. Looking for a team player, someone who loves to have a laugh, and can roll with it. Great company and we would love to have you on board.

Looking for a few AC's to help on a faux live concert shoot on friday. If you have your own wireless follow focus system, please let us know and we may be open to renting it!

Faux live music video. Need a steadicam op to fly an alexa mini.
Music video shoot on Friday, Sept. 29. Looking for 1 steadicam op familiar with the Alexa mini

Shoot is on friday. If you happen to own an alexa mini and steadicam rig, let us know and we may be able to rent yours and add it to the rate!

Music video shoot on Friday, Sept. 29. Looking for 6 operators familiar with the Alexa mini

Should be a relatively short day shoot on friday. If you happen to own an alexa mini and tripod, let us know and we may be able to rent yours and add it to the rate!