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Production Assistant
ParamountProduction Assistant supporting Entertainment Tonight’s celebrity news coverage for Paramount. Managing media, transcripts, research, assets, and field production assistance.
Posted 9/8/2026full-timeNew York City • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $20 per hourWebsite
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates strong organizational skills and the ability to manage media assets effectively while supporting production teams. Possesses pop-culture knowledge and sharp editorial instincts to contribute to engaging content across various platforms.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Pop-Culture KnowledgeTranscription SkillsResearch and Fact-CheckingClear CommunicationOrganizational Skills
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Hard Skills
Media Asset ManagementTranscribingContent PreparationFact-CheckingB-Roll Pulling
Soft Skills
Team CollaborationAbility to Work Under PressureSharp Editorial Instincts
Certifications & Qualifications
Degree in TV, Film, or Related Field
Industry Keywords
BroadcastDigital MediaSocial PlatformsCelebrity InterviewsNews Coverage
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Support a Supervising Producer across Entertainment Tonight’s New York City bureau coverage
- Ingest, log, label, and organize shoot footage and media assets
- Build folders that segment producers can use to write stories
- Transcribe celebrity interviews and field shoots accurately and on deadline
- Monitor and transcribe morning news broadcasts and podcasts
- Flag newsworthy moments
- Support interviews, shoots, and packages for exclusives and features
- Pull b-roll, photos, social clips, and archival material
- Track rights and credits
- Conduct research, fact checks, and content preparation across broadcast, digital, and social platforms
- Provide field and studio crew support, errands, and on-the-ground assistance
- Provide cross-department coverage as needed
Requirements
What you’ll need- Pop-culture knowledge and awareness
- Fast, accurate, and organized under pressure
- Clear communication and ability to work well with a team
- Sharp editorial instincts
- Must pass a short celebrity knowledge quiz
- Degree or internship in TV, film, or a related field is a plus, not a requirement
- Approximately 45 hours/week availability
- Availability from 8am EST to 5:30pm EST
- Some weekend and major award show coverage availability expected
Benefits
Comp & perks- Overtime paid after 40 hours
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 401(k) plan
- Life insurance coverage
- Disability benefits
- Tuition assistance program
- PTO / generous paid time off
- Opportunities for on-site and virtual engagement events
- Opportunities to build meaningful connections and community
- Comprehensive benefits packages