Entertainment Tonight - Production Assistant

About the role

Entertainment Tonight is looking for a sharp, pop-culture-obsessed Production Assistant to join our team. 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. This PA will be assigned to one of ET's Supervising Producers in the NYC bureau, supporting a mix of exclusives, features, red carpet coverage, set visits, and news. One day you might be building a folder off breaking news, the next you're on the ground at a red carpet or a set visit. The best PAs bring editorial instincts to all of it. 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

You'll work directly with a Supervising Producer across ET's NYC bureau coverage, serving as 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
• Morning show & podcast monitoring — watch and transcribe morning news broadcasts and podcasts to flag newsworthy moments before the rest of the day catches up
• Exclusives & features support — help prep and execute interviews, shoots, and packages tied to ET exclusives and features
• 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
• 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
• Must pass a short celebrity knowledge quiz

Additional qualifications

• Degree or internship in TV, film, or a related field is a plus, not a requirement

Pay

• $20/hour
• Overtime paid after 40 hours

Schedule

• Approximately 45 hours/week
• 8am EST - 5:30pm EST
• Some weekend / big award show coverage expected

Location

New York, New York (office in Midtown)