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Production Assistant (Project Based)

Studio City, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 28 May 2026

About the role

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Entertainment Tonight is looking for a sharp, pop-culture-obsessed Production Assistant to join our news desk. This is an entry-level role built for someone who's ready to work hard, learn fast, and grow inside the #1 entertainment news brand in the world.

Overview:

The core of this role is news desk support. Most days, that means building folders — ingesting footage, pulling assets, and organizing everything a producer needs to write a piece. But the best PAs bring editorial instincts to that work. 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.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

You'll be assigned to the ET news desk, where you'll be the link between raw footage and finished stories.

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
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
Rundown meeting prep — pull and assemble daily photo docs with pap and social images to support editorial planning
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

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

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: $20.00. 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