Associate Producer, Podcasts

Associate Producer, Podcasts

CBS News is seeking an Associate Producer to support the production of 48 Hours limited series. This role will be instrumental in supporting the research, booking, editing, and fact-checking of narrative-documentary style podcasts. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable working in a fast-paced production environment. They should have a strong interest in legal and true-crime storytelling along with a knowledge of how to package content for digital and social platforms. This role works closely with a producer and senior producer to ensure smooth production processes and timely delivery of high-quality content across video, audio, and social platforms.
Key Responsibilities:
Support production of 3-4 limited series a year.
Coordinate scheduling, research, guest prep, and production materials
Assist with studio recordings and day-of-production needs
Organize media assets and manage handoff to post-production
Lead organization of all audio materials
Manage Descript edits
Fact-check all episodes
Write episode titles, descriptions, and platform metadata
Maintain production calendars and help keep cross-functional workflows on track and ensure all deliverables meet deadlines across video, audio, and social platforms
Qualifications:
2-3 years of experience in podcasting, writing with a journalism background.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Experience creating or editing short-form social video content
Familiarity with video and audio editing tools (e.g., Adobe Premiere, Pro Tools)
Established knowledge of Riverside and Descript
Strong communication and collaboration skills
Hiring Salary Range: $70,000.00 - 75,000.00. The hiring salary range for this position applies to New York, California, Colorado, Washington state, and most other geographies. Starting pay for the successful applicant depends on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education. The benefits available for this position include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, life insurance coverage, disability benefits, tuition assistance program and PTO or, if applicable, as otherwise dictated by the appropriate Collective Bargaining Agreement.
What We Offer:
Attractive compensation and comprehensive benefits packages.
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.
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.