Associate Producer (CBS Sports)

Paramount•Fort Lauderdale, FL

About The Position

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

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

Benefits

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.

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