diff --git a/client/ayon_core/hosts/traypublisher/plugins/create/create_editorial.py b/client/ayon_core/hosts/traypublisher/plugins/create/create_editorial.py
index a9ee343dfb..843729786c 100644
--- a/client/ayon_core/hosts/traypublisher/plugins/create/create_editorial.py
+++ b/client/ayon_core/hosts/traypublisher/plugins/create/create_editorial.py
@@ -675,7 +675,7 @@ or updating already created. Publishing will create OTIO file.
         base_instance_data = {
             "shotName": shot_name,
             "variant": variant_name,
-            "task": "",
+            "task": None,
             "newAssetPublishing": True,
             "trackStartFrame": track_start_frame,
             "timelineOffset": timeline_offset,