Social Media Producer, Instagram - Entertainment Tonight

45914

Studio City, CA, US, 91604

Administrative

Studio City

Full-Time

Hybrid

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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
ENTERTAINMENT TONIGHT is looking for a 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 lives and breathes entertainment news. You know the story powering the group chats, you have a point of view on how to tell it and you know exactly how it should look and feel on Instagram. You move fast, write clean and bring a sharp editorial eye to everything you post. The Adobe Creative Suite, specifically Photoshop and Premiere, are tools you reach for without thinking. And when the news cycle shifts — because it always does — you pivot without missing a beat.

This is a high-visibility role where your work will help shape the way millions of fans experience ENTERTAINMENT TONIGHT every day.

Responsibilities include but not limited to:

Produce 6-10 Instagram posts a day - you’ll be responsible for creating graphics, clipping videos and copywriting – with the ability to self-publish without oversight
Independently monitor the entertainment news cycle and pitch story opportunities with high social engagement potential
Write both long-form captions following newswriting best practices and voice-driven, social-first short captions in the ET 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 best practices 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 Qualifications:

A journalism background in a digital newsroom, specifically
4+ years working in social or digital media

Additional Qualifications:

Demonstrated knowledge of the current entertainment news landscape, pop culture, internet culture and celebrity media
Solid understanding of Instagram plus emerging best practices on TikTok, X, Facebook, and YouTube Shorts
Experience in news producing, including story selection and journalistic best practices
Proficiency with Photoshop and Premiere or other video editing software
Exceptional news judgment and drive to ensure ET is first and best on social platforms
The ability to multitask and flexibility to re-prioritize duties based on breaking news
Strong written and verbal communication skills; able to communicate concisely and professionally in a dynamic, collaborative environment

This job is a 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 “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: $70000.0 - 83000.0.

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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