Senior Podcast Editorial Producer

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Senior Producer, Podcast Editorial

Location: New York, NY-based

Job Type: Full-time (40/hours a week)

Overview

CBS News is seeking a Senior Producer, Podcasts to oversee editorial production across its 48 Hours podcast slate, including two weekly flagship shows and a portfolio of limited series. This role will lead a team of producers and associate producers, driving editorial excellence, production quality, and operational efficiency across both video and audio formats.

The ideal candidate is an experienced editorial leader with a strong production background in news and documentary programming, with an emphasis on legal or true crime storytelling. They are equally comfortable shaping stories and managing teams, with a track record of delivering high-quality content on deadline in fast-paced environments.

This position reports to the Vice President of Podcast Editorial and works with the Executive Producer of 48 Hours.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee production across the video podcast slate, including two weekly flagship shows and multiple limited series
• Manage, mentor, and provide editorial guidance to Producers and Associate Producers
• Set and uphold editorial standards, tone, and storytelling quality across all podcast content
• Oversee episode development, including concepts, rundowns, guest booking strategy, and scripting
• Ensure seamless execution of studio recordings and production workflows
• Partner with the Video Editors to maintain high standards in post-production, pacing, and visual storytelling
• Review cuts and provide clear, actionable editorial feedback
• Manage production timelines, resources, and deliverables across multiple shows simultaneously
• Collaborate with marketing and audience teams on distribution strategy, promotion, and growth
• Identify and implement workflow improvements to scale video/audio production efficiently
• Support the development and launch of new podcast series and formats and ensure all deliverables meet deadlines across video, audio, and social platforms

Qualifications

• 8 years of experience in podcasting, video production, or broadcast/digital news, ideally with a journalism background
• Proven experience managing producers or leading production teams
• Strong editorial judgment and storytelling skills in news, talk, or documentary formats
• Experience overseeing multiple projects or series simultaneously
• Deep understanding of video and audio production workflows
• Strong communication and collaboration skills

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