Associate Producer; Podcasts, CBS Sports

Position: Associate Producer (Podcasts, CBS Sports)
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Becoming a part of Paramount means joining a team that values authenticity and embraces inclusion for all. We are searching for individuals 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. You fuel our culture of purpose, passion, and collaboration.

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** Overview*
* We are seeking a highly organized and creatively driven Associate Producer to support a portfolio of sports podcast programming distributed across audio platforms, You Tube, Paramount+, and social. This role is embedded across the full podcast lifecycle, from episode planning and recording support to post-production with an emphasis on social media, publishing, clipping, and audience growth.

The ideal candidate thrives in fast-paced recording environments, has strong editorial instincts, has a passion for sports (especially football) and understands how to translate podcast moments into compelling, high-performing digital content that resonates on social. A passion for podcast storytelling, audience engagement, and cross-platform distribution is essential.

** Your Day to Day*
* Podcast Pre-Production

+ Pitch story ideas and editorial beats for daily and weekly podcast episodes

+ Help shape episode structure, segment flow, and pacing with producers and hosts

+ Build and organize show assets (graphics, images, B-roll, archival elements)

+ Prepare engagement elements such as You Tube polls, prompts, and pinned comments

+ Coordinate show needs across producers, hosts, and social teams

+ Assist with show notes, episode descriptions, and discussion outlines

Recording / In-Show Execution

+ Capture real-time timecodes and notes to support clipping and post-production

+ Support and moderate You Tube Live chat during live or premiere recordings

+ Run and monitor audience engagement tools during shows

+ Pull visual assets in real time for video podcast recordings

+ Support producers with pacing notes, editorial awareness, and live feedback

+ Identify and flag clip-worthy moments as episodes are recorded

Post-Production & Distribution

+ Publish and manage podcast episodes across audio feeds, You Tube, and Paramount+ Write episode titles, descriptions, and pinned comments to drive engagement

+ Flag key moments and segments for social and editorial teams

+ Create social graphics and cut podcast clips for X/Twitter and other platforms

+ Own posting and distribution of select clips and VODs

+ Deliver clean post-show notes and summaries

Social & Audience Growth

+ Produce platform-specific clips optimized for performance and discoverability

+ Manage the You Tube Community (Posts) tab

+ Collaborate on podcast growth strategy, testing formats and packaging

+ Track episode and clip performance to inform future decisions

+ Maintain organized systems for episodes, clips, and assets

+ Help evolve the visual identity and voice of podcasts across platforms

Additional Production Support

+ Support additional podcasts as a producer or associate producer as needed

+ Serve as backup producer for select live and VOD programming

+ Assist with sponsorship reads, integrations, and tracking

+ Provide coverage during breaking news or rapid-response episodes

+ Support hosts and producers during high-volume recording periods

** Qualifications*
* + Experience producing audio and video programming

+ Passion for sports & strong knowledge of football

+ 25 years of professional experience working in media or production environments

+ Strong analytical skills with the ability to turn insights into actionable decisions

+ Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with experience working closely with on-air talent and production teams

+ Proven ability to collaborate with and help guide the editorial direction of multiple shows

+ Experience managing tight production schedules and translating ideas into execution

+ Demonstrated ability to keep communication…