Talent Pipeline Programs

Paramount Talent Pipeline Programs page CAREERS TALENT PIPELINE PROGRAMS POWERING CREATORS CREATING OPPORTUNITIES FOR EMERGING CREATORS Across our company and within our brands, we are committed to creating opportunities for talent with unique and authentic experiences, viewpoints, and voices, both on camera and behind the scenes.   DIRECTING INITIATIVE WRITERS MENTORING PROGRAM MORE PIPELINE OPPORTUNITIES CBS Performers With Disabilities The CBS Performers with Disabilities Talent Initiative was launched in 2021 as part of the company's ongoing efforts to provide meaningful consideration and representation in all roles. The initiative works to remove barriers for performers through talent tracking, audition opportunities, and annual professional growth programming. Nick Writing Program The Nick Writing Program gives participants exposure to seasoned writers and executives. Nick Artist Program The Nick Artist Program allows aspiring artists to develop their skills. CBS Leadership Pipeline Challenge The CBS Leadership Pipeline Challenge empowers early-career storytellers to create short films in collaboration with and highlighting the mission of hyper-local nonprofit organizations. As part of the Anthem Award-winning talent development initiative, CBS provides the filmmakers with education, mentorship, resources, a $5,000 budget and real-world creative leadership experience. Showcase Paramount’s Comedy Showcase started in 2005 and is a highly anticipated annual hybrid comedy show with live performances and original, creative writing. Casting agents, showrunners and other entertainment executives attend the annual event. CBS Studios Casting Fellowship This fellowship is a paid opportunity that aims to remove barriers to a career in the entertainment industry. It provides invaluable hands-on training in pilot/episodic TV casting and offers mentorship from the CBS Studios casting team.