Podcast Operations Assistant

CBS News and Stations, brings together the power of CBS News, 28 owned television stations in 17 major U.S. markets, the CBS News Streaming Network, CBS News Streaming local platforms, local websites and cbsnews.com, under one umbrella. CBS News and Stations is home to the nation’s #1 news program 60 MINUTES, the CBS News Streaming Network, the first 24/7 digital streaming news network, the award-winning broadcasts CBS MORNINGS, CBS SATURDAY MORNING, the CBS EVENING NEWS WITH NORAH O’DONNELL, CBS SUNDAY MORNING, CBS WEEKEND EVENING NEWS, 48 HOURS and FACE THE NATION WITH MARGARET BRENNAN. CBS News and Stations provides news and information for the CBS Television Network,  CBSNews.com, CBS News Radio and podcasts, Paramount +, all digital platforms, and the CBS News Streaming Network, the premier 24/7 anchored streaming news service that is available free to everyone with access to the internet. The CBS News Streaming Network is the destination for breaking news, live events, original reporting and storytelling, and programs from CBS News and Stations’ top anchors and correspondents working locally, nationally and around the globe. CBS News’ streaming services, across national and local, amassed more than 1.01 billion streams in 2021. Launched in November 2014 as CBSN, the CBS News Streaming Network is available on 30 digital platforms and apps, as well as CBSNews.com and Paramount+. The service is available live in 91 countries. CBS News and Stations is dedicated to providing the highest quality journalism under standards it pioneered and continues to set in today’s digital age. CBS News earns more prestigious journalism awards than any other broadcast news division.  

Location: New York-based preferred, Hybrid Work Model

Job Type: Part Time (30-40 Hours / Week)

Hourly Rate: $25/hr

The CBS News podcast team is seeking a highly organized, part-time Podcast Operations Assistant to support operational, marketing, and production needs across our shows. This role helps support the end-to-end production, distribution, and promotion of CBS podcasts, working closely with producers, marketers, and internal and external partners to ensure assets are delivered accurately, on time, and to spec.

Key Responsibilities:

Operations

• Coordinate shipping and receiving of podcast gear and equipment.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation across production and marketing.
• Maintain inventory of podcast equipment and shared resources.
• Train producers on the hosting platform (Megaphone) and related workflows.
• Help maintain the CBS podcast programming calendar.
• Support team coordination, meeting prep, and other operational tasks.
• Provide general assistance to improve team efficiency and workflow.

Marketing

• Maintain an inventory of core brand resources (key art, promotional assets, style guides).
• Deliver promotional assets to press, partners, and collaborators.
• Traffic audio promo campaigns to ensure proper placement and scheduling.
• Build and manage trackable links, pixels, and conversion events to measure engagement and creative efficacy.
• Produce select promotional assets and copy for digital marketing channels (social, YouTube, web).
• Design pre- and post-campaign performance reports and slide decks that summarize results and insights.
• Research industry trends and partnership/development opportunities.

Production

• Schedule and set up remote and in-person recordings.
• QC and upload episodes, place ad breaks, and ensure metadata accuracy.
• Manage and organize audio files for fast, reliable access.
• Ensure timely delivery and on-site setup of materials for hosts and guests.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Prior experience in podcast production, marketing, or media operations.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Familiarity with podcasting tools (Megaphone, Riverside, etc.) and audio editing software like ProTools and/or Audition.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to multitask and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Paramount is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) including disability/vet. 

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