Segment Producer, Entertainment Tonight

Overview:

Entertainment Tonight, the #1 entertainment news brand, is looking for the next standout Segment Producer to join our team! Entertainment Tonight delivers must-see celebrity interviews, breaking news, and pop culture moments to millions of viewers every night. As an Emmy Award-winning broadcast with an iconic legacy, we set the standard for entertainment journalism.

We are seeking a creative, experienced, and deadline-driven Segment Producer who can craft dynamic, headline-making segments from start to finish. The ideal candidate is a sharp writer with strong editorial instincts, who thrives in a fast-paced newsroom and has a deep passion for entertainment news and pop culture.

This position will be based in Los Angeles, working from our production office 5 days a week (Monday–Friday) with a start time of 7:00 am PT.

Responsibilities include but not limited too:

• Write smart, engaging, and entertaining copy that reflects the ET voice and brand
• Screen and select the strongest visuals, soundbites, and story angles to elevate every segment
• Collaborate closely with editors, graphic artists, bookers, and producers to bring stories to life
• Pitch and contribute interview questions that generate headlines and viral moment
• Own the edit from concept through delivery, ensuring accuracy and polish on every piece

Basic Qualifications:

• Minimum 5 years of experience producing/writing for broadcast news, news magazine, or long-form digital media
• Proficiency with newsroom tools (iNews, Interplay Assist) or ability to learn quickly

Additional Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent film/television production experience preferred
• Proven ability to collaborate across teams and drive a project from idea to completion
• A standout writer with creativity, style, and an ear for unforgettable sound
• Excellent news judgment and a strong grasp of entertainment/pop culture storytelling
• Communicates clearly and thrives under deadline pressure
• Detail-oriented, solution-focused, and able to juggle multiple assignments at once
• Collaborative and open to feedback, with a positive and professional attitude

CBS Media Ventures (CMV) 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 Global. 

 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Hiring Salary Range: $98400.0 - 115000.0. 

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.  

Paramount is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) including disability/vet.

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