TMZ News Desk Intern - Fall 2026

About FOX Entertainment

FOX Entertainment, a well-established media brand for nearly four decades, leads the global creation of diverse content across broadcast, streaming, digital, and emerging platforms. It embraces innovation and bold storytelling, delivering content through multiple formats and channels worldwide. The company operates three main segments: the FOX Television Network, which features hit shows like The Simpsons and Hell's Kitchen; FOX Entertainment Studios, responsible for scripted and unscripted programming including animated and entertainment studios like TMZ; and FOX Entertainment Global, the international content sales and distribution division. FOX is advancing its digital storytelling by investing in new media ventures and creator-driven formats, continually expanding its portfolio of original intellectual property and next-generation content.

Role Overview

TMZ seeks enthusiastic and driven college juniors or seniors passionate about celebrity and entertainment news to join its Fall 2026 Internship program. Interns will gain hands-on experience in news gathering, TV production, and digital content creation, collaborating directly with senior staff and participating in dedicated educational sessions. This is a valuable opportunity to develop skills within a premier entertainment news organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the assignment desk team to assist in various organizational tasks.
• Conduct research and help in sourcing newsworthy materials.
• Make approved calls to sources as part of information gathering.
• Engage in general news-gathering activities to support production.

Internship Details

• Program duration: October 2026 through December 2026.
• This is a paid internship with a wage of $18.42 per hour, depending on qualifications and location.
• Interns must be available for the entire duration and commit to a minimum of 20 hours per week, arranged as two or more shifts of 10 hours each starting at 6:00 AM.

Candidate Requirements

• Must be a college junior or senior at the time of the internship.
• Demonstrate relevant knowledge through academic focus, coursework, or previous related experience.
• Possess strong motivation and energy for working in a fast-paced news environment.
• Availability to work early morning shifts consistently.

Equal Opportunity Statement

TMZ is committed to diversity and inclusion, providing equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. Applicants with criminal histories will be considered in compliance with applicable laws.