Senior Producer, Podcast Editorial

Senior Producer, Podcast Editorial

CBS News is seeking a Senior Producer, Podcasts to oversee editorial production across its 48 Hours podcast slate, including two weekly flagship shows and a portfolio of limited series. This role will lead a team of producers and associate producers, driving editorial excellence, production quality, and operational efficiency across both video and audio formats. The ideal candidate is an experienced editorial leader with a strong production background in news and documentary programming, with an emphasis on legal or true crime storytelling. They are equally comfortable shaping stories and managing teams, with a track record of delivering high-quality content on deadline in fast-paced environments.
Key Responsibilities:
Oversee production across the video podcast slate, including two weekly flagship shows and multiple limited series
Manage, mentor, and provide editorial guidance to Producers and Associate Producers
Set and uphold editorial standards, tone, and storytelling quality across all podcast content
Oversee episode development, including concepts, rundowns, guest booking strategy, and scripting
Ensure seamless execution of studio recordings and production workflows
Partner with the Video Editors to maintain high standards in post-production, pacing, and visual storytelling
Review cuts and provide clear, actionable editorial feedback
Manage production timelines, resources, and deliverables across multiple shows simultaneously
Collaborate with marketing and audience teams on distribution strategy, promotion, and growth
Identify and implement workflow improvements to scale video/audio production efficiently
Support the development and launch of new podcast series and formats and ensure all deliverables meet deadlines across video, audio, and social platforms
Qualifications:
8+ years of experience in podcasting, video production, or broadcast/digital news, ideally with a journalism background
Proven experience managing producers or leading production teams
Strong editorial judgment and storytelling skills in news, talk, or documentary formats
Experience overseeing multiple projects or series simultaneously
Deep understanding of video and audio production workflows
Strong communication and collaboration skills