Associate Producer, Podcasts

Paramount•New York, NY

1d•$70,000 - $75,000

About The Position

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. This position reports to the Vice President of Podcast Editorial.

Requirements

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

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