Associate Producer, Podcasts

Paramount

Associate Producer creating narrative-documentary style podcasts for CBS News. Supporting research, editing, and production for 48 Hours limited series with a focus on true-crime storytelling.

Posted 4/25/2026full-timeNew York City • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $70,000 - $75,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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

Requirements

What you’ll need

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

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical, dental, vision
401(k) plan
life insurance coverage
disability benefits
tuition assistance program
PTO

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Hard Skills & Tools

podcastingwritingeditingfact-checkingschedulingmedia asset managementcross-functional workflowsshort-form video content creation

Soft Skills

organizational skillsattention to detailcommunication skillscollaboration skills