Production Assistant (Project Based)

Role Overview

Entertainment Tonight is seeking an energetic, detail-oriented Production Assistant with a strong feel for pop culture to support the news desk. This is an entry-level opportunity for someone eager to learn quickly, contribute under pressure, and grow within a major entertainment news environment.

The main focus of the role is supporting newsroom operations. A large part of the day will involve creating and organizing folders, bringing in footage, pulling assets, and making sure producers have everything they need to build stories. Beyond the technical side, the team values strong editorial judgment—if you spot a valuable archival clip while working through breaking-story materials, you’re expected to recognize its potential and flag it.

Key Duties

• Manage media by bringing in shoot footage, labeling and logging assets, and setting up well-structured folders that allow segment producers to write efficiently.
• Produce transcripts from celebrity interviews and field shoots accurately and within deadline.
• Collect supporting materials such as b-roll, photos, social media clips, and archival content while keeping track of usage rights and credits.
• Assist producers with research, fact-checking, and general content preparation across broadcast, digital, and social platforms.
• Help prepare for rundown meetings by gathering and assembling daily photo documents, including paparazzi and social imagery, to support editorial decisions.
• Provide support in studio and in the field, including crew assistance, errands, and other hands-on help during shoots.
• Step in across departments wherever additional coverage is needed.

Candidate Profile

This role suits someone who is deeply plugged into pop culture, works quickly and accurately, and stays organized when things get busy. You should be comfortable communicating with a team, handling pressure well, and spotting the difference between a strong sound bite and a line that should be left out.

A degree or internship experience in television, film, or a related area is helpful but not mandatory. Applicants must also be able to pass a short celebrity knowledge quiz.

Company Background

CBS Media Ventures is a major television syndication business producing and distributing well-known programs such as The Drew Barrymore Show, Entertainment Tonight, Wheel of Fortune, Jeopardy!, Sherri Shepherd, and Inside Edition. The division also manages national barter advertising sales for Debmar-Mercury's and Fox's first-run syndicated programming and operates Dabl, an advertiser-supported lifestyle network. It is part of CBS Entertainment Group and Paramount Skydance Corporation.

Compensation and Benefits

The stated hiring pay range for this role is $20.00, and this range applies to New York, California, Colorado, Washington state, and most other locations. Actual starting pay will depend on factors such as location, market conditions, experience, training, and education.

Benefits available for this position include medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k) plan, life insurance, disability benefits, tuition assistance, and PTO, or benefits provided under the applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement where relevant.

What the Company Offers

• An engaging opportunity to contribute to one of Paramount’s most dynamic teams.
• Access to both on-site and virtual engagement events.
• Opportunities to build connections and be part of a lively community inside and outside work.

Equal Opportunity and Accessibility

The employer is an equal opportunity workplace and considers candidates without regard to race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, or veteran status.

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