Programming Associate - Podcasts

Job Description

We are looking for a highly organized, detail-oriented Programming Associate to support the growth and visibility of its expanding podcast portfolio.

The ideal candidate is a strong cross-functional operator with excellent communication, project management, and analytical skills. You will work closely with programming teams, podcast managers, producers, marketing, product teams, and stakeholders across Paramount+, CBS Sports, and CBS News to identify distribution opportunities, track performance, and support data-informed decisions that grow engagement across platforms. Strong familiarity with CBS Sports and CBS News properties is essential.

Responsibilities

• Upload full podcast episodes to Paramount+
• Partner with producers to publish podcast clips as VOD and vertical videos
• Create thumbnails and perform light video editing using Adobe Photoshop and Premiere
• Publish video content to platforms such as YouTube, including metadata entry
• Collaborate daily with programming, product, marketing, editorial, production, and sales teams
• Maintain publishing workflows and troubleshoot issues as they arise
• Track content performance and communicate reporting to key stakeholders
• Auxiliary support for promotional opportunities across Paramount+ platforms
• Auxiliary support for digital asset management and file movement across teams

Qualifications

• 1 to 3 years of digital media experience
• Experience as a Production Assistant or in a similar digital content role
• Strong editorial judgment with the ability to identify engaging short-form podcast moments
• Experience with content management systems and web publishing
• Experience using Adobe Creative Suite, including Photoshop and Premiere Pro
• Experience publishing video content to YouTube, including metadata management
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities
• Comfortable working in a collaborative, fast-changing environment
• Ability to work occasional nights, weekends, and holidays
• Strong familiarity with CBS News and CBS Sports programming