Associate Producer (Podcasts, CBS Sports)

Paramount • Fort Lauderdale, FL

7d

About The Position

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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.

Requirements

• 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

Responsibilities

• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees