Entertainment Tonight - Production Assistant
Listed on 2026-09-13
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Creative Arts/Media
TV & Film Production, Video Production, Broadcasting
#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.
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
- 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
- Degree or internship in TV, film, or a related field is a plus, not a requirement
- 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 (). CMV is part of CBS Entertainment Group and a division of Paramount Skydance Corporation.
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