Entertainment Tonight - Production Assistant

CBS Media Ventures; New York (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k)

PTO

Job summary

CBS Media Ventures in New York, NY seeks a Production Assistant to support ET exclusives, features, red carpet coverage, and set visits. You bring sharp editorial instincts, fast work under pressure, and a love of pop culture.

This role offers 45 hours/week with a $20/hour salary, on-site at Midtown Manhattan, and a benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and PTO. You’ll collaborate across departments to help prep interviews and coordinate assets.

Qualifications

• Must pass a short celebrity knowledge quiz.
• Degree or internship in TV, film, or related field is a plus, not a requirement

Responsibilities

• Media management — ingest shoot footage, log and label assets, and build organized folders that segment producers can write directly from
• Transcription — turn celebrity interviews and field shoots into accurate, usable transcripts on deadline
• Morning show & podcast monitoring — watch and transcribe morning news broadcasts and podcasts to flag newsworthy moments before the rest of the day catches up
• Exclusives & features support — help prep and execute interviews, shoots, and packages tied to ET exclusives and features
• Asset coordination — pull b‑roll, photos, social clips, and archival material; track rights and credits
• Producer support — research, fact checks, and content prep across broadcast, digital, and social
• Field and studio assistance — crew support, errands, and on‑the‑ground help when shoots need an extra set of hands
• Cross-department coverage — pitch in where the show needs you

Skills

Editorial instincts

Team communication

Under pressure

Pop culture knowledge

Education

TV/Film internship or coursework

Job description

#WeAreParamount on a mission to unleash the power of content… you in?

We’ve got the brands, we’ve got the stars, we’ve got the power to achieve our mission to entertain the planet – now all we’re missing is… YOU! Becoming a part of Paramount means joining a team of passionate people who not only recognize the power of content but also enjoy a touch of fun and uniqueness. Together, we co-create moments that matter – both for our audiences and our employees – and aim to leave a positive mark on culture.

Overview:

This PA will be assigned to one of ET's Supervising Producers in the NYC bureau, supporting a mix of exclusives, features, red carpet coverage, set visits, and news. One day you might be building a folder off breaking news, the next you're on the ground at a red carpet or a set visit. The best PAs bring editorial instincts to all of it. If you're deep in a folder on a breaking story and you spot a vault clip that just became gold, we need you to recognize it and flag it. That awareness is what separates a good PA from a great one.

• Media management — ingest shoot footage, log and label assets, and build organized folders that segment producers can write directly from
• Transcription — turn celebrity interviews and field shoots into accurate, usable transcripts on deadline
• Morning show & podcast monitoring — watch and transcribe morning news broadcasts and podcasts to flag newsworthy moments before the rest of the day catches up
• Exclusives & features support — help prep and execute interviews, shoots, and packages tied to ET exclusives and features
• Asset coordination — pull b‑roll, photos, social clips, and archival material; track rights and credits
• Producer support — research, fact checks, and content prep across broadcast, digital, and social
• Field and studio assistance — crew support, errands, and on‑the‑ground help when shoots need an extra set of hands
• Cross-department coverage — pitch in where the show needs you

Basic Qualifications:

• You live and breathe pop culture — you can name every famous face in a crowded shot
• You're fast, accurate, and organized under pressure
• You communicate clearly and work well with a team
• You have sharp editorial instincts — you know the difference between a great sound bite and a throwaway line
• Must pass a short celebrity knowledge quiz

Additional Qualifications:

• Degree or internship in TV, film, or a related field is a plus, not a requirement

THE DETAILS:

• Compensation: $20/hour | Overtime paid after 40 hours
• Schedule: Approximately 45 hours/week | 8am EST - 5:30pm EST | with some weekend / big award show coverage expected
• Location: New York, New York (office in Midtown)

CBS Media Ventures is the preeminent company in television syndication. CMV produces or distributes popular, critically acclaimed hits including “The Drew Barrymore Show,” “Entertainment Tonight,” “Wheel of Fortune,” “Jeopardy!,” “Sherri Shepherd,” and “Inside Edition.” The division also handles national barter advertising sales for Debmar-Mercury's and Fox's first‑run syndicated programming, and operates Dabl, a multiplatform, advertiser‑supported lifestyle network (www.dabl.com). CMV is part of CBS Entertainment Group and a division of Paramount Skydance Corporation.

Additional Information

Hiring Salary Range: $20.0 - 20.0. The hiring salary range for this position applies to New York, California, Colorado, Washington state, and most other geographies. Starting pay for the successful applicant depends on a variety of job‑related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education. The benefits available for this position include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, life insurance coverage, disability benefits, tuition assistance program and PTO or, if applicable, as otherwise dictated by the appropriate Collective Bargaining Agreement.

What We Offer:

• Attractive compensation and comprehensive benefits packages. Check out our full list of benefits here: https://www.paramount.com/careers/benefits
• Generous paid time off.
• An exciting and fulfilling opportunity to be part of one of Paramount’s most dynamic teams.
• Opportunities for both on‑site and virtual engagement events.
• Unique opportunities to make meaningful connections and build a vibrant community, both inside and outside the workplace.
• Explore life at Paramount: https://www.paramount.com/careers/life-at-paramount

Paramount is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) including disability/vet.

At Paramount, the spirit of inclusion feeds into everything that we do, on‑screen and off. From the programming and movies we create to employee benefits/programs and social impact outreach initiatives, we believe that opportunity, access, resources and rewards should be available to and for the benefit of all. Paramount is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, and Veteran status.

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