Social Media Producer, Instagram

Overview

ENTERTAINMENT TONIGHT is looking for a full-time Social Media Producer, Instagram to join our social media team. This team plays a vital role in ensuring that ET remains a top pop culture and entertainment news destination on every platform. The right candidate must have a deep knowledge of Instagram and understand how to produce and package an engaging story for the platform, both visually and editorially.

We are looking for candidates with excellent writing skills, strong news judgment and a deep passion for pop culture. You will need to move fast, write clean copy, work under tight deadlines and pivot quickly to keep up with the cultural conversation. You’ll also need Photoshop and Premiere experience, with an expert eye for scroll-stopping photos and video. The right candidate will be a proactive team player with clear communication skills and the drive to be the best in the field.

This is a high-visibility role where your work will help shape the way millions of fans experience ENTERTAINMENT TONIGHT every day. This is not an on-camera position.

Responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Produce multiple Instagram posts a day, you’ll be responsible for creating graphics, clipping videos and copywriting
• Write long form captions using an insightful, fun and compelling voice
• Work closely with producers, editors, and field teams to align Instagram coverage with ET's on-air & digital storytelling
• Maintain an awareness of Instagram trends and standards in order to produce content that drives the relevancy and newsworthiness of the ET brand
• Track and report on our social performance. Provide ongoing insights and strategic recommendations
• May include occasional scheduled shifts that require night and weekend work around major events

Basic Qualification: 

• A journalism background in a digital newsroom, specifically 3-4 years working in social or digital media 

Additional Qualifications:

• Solid understanding of Instagram plus emerging best practices on TikTok, X, Facebook, and YouTube Shorts
• Experience in news producing, including story selection and journalistic standards
• Proficiency with Photoshop and Premiere or other video editing software
• Exceptional news judgment and drive to ensure ET is first and best with breaking entertainment stories, while collaborating closely with broader editorial team
• The ability to multitask and flexibility to re-prioritize duties based on breaking news
• A love of all things pop culture and celebrity news

This job is a full-time Los Angeles based hybrid role. The shift will be Monday-Friday, 10-7. Monday, Tuesday & Thursdays will be in-office days in Studio City. Wednesday and Friday will be WFH.

CBS Media Ventures is the preeminent company in television syndication. CMV produces or distributes popular, critically acclaimed hits including “Dr. Phil,” “Judge Judy,” “Entertainment Tonight,” “Wheel of Fortune,” “Jeopardy!,” “Inside Edition,” and “The Drew Barrymore Show.” 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: $70,000.0 - 83,000.0. 

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.

At Paramount, the spirit of inclusion feeds into everything that we do, on-screen and off. From the programming and movies we create to employee benefits/programs and social impact outreach initiatives, we believe that opportunity, access, resources and rewards should be available to and for the benefit of all. Paramount is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, and Veteran status.

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