Manager, Communications; Entertainment Tonight
Listed on 2025-12-12
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Manager, Communications (Entertainment Tonight)
Communications/PR
Full-Time
On-Site
#We Are Paramount 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.
and Responsibilities:
CBS Media Ventures is seeking an experienced communications professional to serve as a key partner to Entertainment Tonight, the #1 entertainment newsmagazine! This role will oversee day-to-day publicity for ET and provide strategic support across additional syndication properties.
Based in Los Angeles, the ideal candidate will have 6+ years of experience in television publicity and exemplary talent relations skills. A spirit of collaboration and teamwork is essential. This role also requires someone who thrives in a fast paced, 24/7 news environment and can operate as an embedded extension of ET's production team.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:- Develop and complete strategic consumer and trade publicity campaigns that elevate Entertainment Tonight and other CBS Media Ventures shows throughout the season.
- Serve as a daily partner to ET's senior team, helping shape press strategy, messaging, and story positioning in real time.
- Identify and package compelling moments from ET's broadcast, digital, and social platforms for media outreach and promotional opportunities.
- Pitch all consumer-facing media ranging from traditional print media to broadcast to online.
- Write press releases, talking points, bios and collateral publicity materials; book and coordinate print/online press interviews, talk show appearances, photo shoots, set visits, press junkets and any other press-related function.
- Establish close working relationships and positive rapport with talent, executive producers and key executives.
- Work closely across departments including affiliate relations, marketing and digital.
- 6+ years of publicity experience in entertainment or news, gained through roles at networks, studios, talent agencies, or entertainment/news-focused PR firms.
- Proven ability to work with on-camera talent, executive producers, and senior leadership.
- Strong press relationships across consumer, lifestyle, entertainment, and trade media.
- Experience coordinating high-profile press opportunities, event coverage, red carpets, and talent media schedules.
- Team-oriented approach with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build trust with talent and internal partners.
- Exemplary writing skills, sound editorial judgment, and a deep understanding of pop culture and entertainment news.
- Be a detail focused problem solver who takes initiative.
- Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, daily newsroom environment with multiple concurrent deadlines.
- Bachelor's degree in communication, journalism, or a related field preferred.
- Ability to travel when necessary.
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 ( ). CMV is part of CBS Entertainment Group and a division of Paramount Skydance Corporation.
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