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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, YouTube, 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 YouTube 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 YouTube 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, YouTube, 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 YouTube 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

• 2–5 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 clear and consistent across teams

• A sharp editorial eye and a talent for delivering thoughtful, constructive feedback on both content and performance

CBS Sports, a year-round leader in cross-platform sports coverage, broadcasts a portfolio of events on the CBS Television Network, including THE NFL ON CBS; college football, including the Big Ten ON CBS; college basketball, including the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Championship; golf, including The Masters®, PGA Championship and PGA TOUR; soccer, including the UEFA Champions League and NWSL; and CBS SPORTS SPECTACULAR.

In addition, the division includes CBS SPORTS NETWORK, the 24-hour cable home of CBS Sports which televises live sports programming throughout the year, including college football and basketball games, UEFA Champions League and Europa League action, Italy's Serie A matches, Concacaf national team competitions, as well as a full slate of original programming and studio coverage.

CBS Sports also delivers an extensive lineup of global soccer coverage on Paramount+, including every UEFA club competition match, all Serie A matches as well as Concacaf national team competitions, and produces INSIDE THE NFL for Paramount+. CBS Sports Digital's multi-platform offerings include CBSSports.com and the CBS Sports apps for mobile and connected TV devices; the 24/7 streaming sports news network CBS Sports HQ; 247Sports; Max Preps; CBS Sports fantasy games; and Sports Line.

What We Offer:

• Attractive compensation and comprehensive benefits packages. Check out our full list of benefits here: https://www.paramount.com/careers/benefits

• Generous paid time off.

• An exciting and fulfilling opportunity to be part of one of Paramount’s most dynamic teams.

• Opportunities for both on-site and virtual engagement events.

• Unique opportunities to make meaningful connections and build a vibrant community, both inside and outside the workplace.

• Explore life at Paramount: https://www.paramount.com/careers/life-at-paramount

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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