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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.

• 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

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

• 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

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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