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CBS Sports · 17 hours ago

Associate Producer

CBS Sports is a leader in cross-platform sports coverage, and they are seeking a highly organized and creatively driven Associate Producer to support live and VOD programming across various platforms. The role involves contributing to pre-show production, executing live shows, managing post-show distribution, and driving audience growth through social media engagement.

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H1B Sponsor Likelynote

Responsibilities

Contribute story ideas, talking points, and editorial beats to daily and weekly rundowns
Build and organize show graphics, pull images, B-roll, and archival footage
Prepare YouTube-specific engagement elements, including polls, prompts, and pinned comment copy
Coordinate assets and show needs with producers, hosts, and the social team
Take detailed, real-time timecodes to support post-show clipping and social distribution
Actively support and moderate YouTube Live chat during broadcasts
Run, monitor, and optimize YouTube polls and other engagement features
Pull and deliver on-the-fly visual assets in real time during live shows
Support producers with live notes, pacing feedback, and editorial awareness
Publish and manage episodes across YouTube and Paramount+
Write and pin engaging YouTube comments to spark conversation and improve retention
Flag key moments, segments, and notes for social and editorial teams
Design and produce social graphics tied to major show moments
Cut and deliver a high volume of social clips for X/Twitter and other platforms
Own posting and distribution of select clips across social channels
Post select VODs as directed by senior producers
Deliver polished, platform-specific social cuts optimized for performance
Own and actively manage the YouTube Community (Posts) tab
Collaborate with producers on channel growth strategy, experimentation, and testing
Maintain a clean, organized system for tracking show moments, clips, and assets
Help evolve and maintain the visual look and feel of shows across platforms
Serve as a producer on additional shows during the football offseason
Act as a backup producer for select live and VOD programming as needed
Contribute clear, accurate show notes and post-show summaries
Assist with sponsorship execution, integration, and tracking
Provide production coverage during breaking news or emergency programming

Qualification

Producing audio/video programmingBasketball knowledgeAnalytical skillsManaging production schedulesCommunication skillsCollaboration skillsEditorial judgmentInterpersonal skillsFeedback delivery

Required

Experience producing audio and video programming
2–5 years of professional experience working in media or production environments
Deep knowledge of basketball, including fantasy and sports wagering
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

Benefits

Attractive compensation and comprehensive benefits packages.
Generous paid time off.

Company

CBS Sports

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CBS Sports, a year-round leader in cross-platform sports coverage, broadcasts a portfolio of events on the CBS Television Network, including THE NFL ON CBS; college football, including the BIG TEN ON CBS; college basketball, including the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Championship; golf, including The Masters®, PGA Championship and PGA TOUR; soccer, including the UEFA Champions League and NWSL; and CBS SPORTS SPECTACULAR.

H1B Sponsorship

CBS Sports has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (48)
2024 (39)
2023 (33)
2022 (53)
2021 (44)
2020 (53)

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage

Leadership Team

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Matt Kenny
Vice President, Programming
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