Digital Strategist, Podcasts
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
location_on9, East 45th Street, Midtown, Manhattan Community Board 5, Manhattan, New York County, New York, 10017, United States
About the Team
Paramount is on a mission to unleash the power of content. We have the brands, the stars, and the power to entertain the planet; now, we need you. Becoming part of Paramount means joining a team of passionate people who recognize the power of content while enjoying a touch of fun and uniqueness. Together, we co-create moments that matter for our audiences and employees, aiming to leave a positive mark on culture.
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, and digital platforms under one umbrella. Home to the nation's #1 news program, 60 Minutes, and the award-winning CBS Evening News, CBS News earns more prestigious journalism awards than any other broadcast news division. The CBS News Streaming Network, launched in 2014, is the premier 24/7 anchored streaming news service available free to everyone with internet access, reaching over 1.01 billion streams in 2021 alone.
About the Role
CBS News is seeking a Digital Strategist, Video Podcasts to support the distribution, optimization, and growth of its podcast portfolio, with a specific focus on video podcasts. This role exists to ensure that CBS News video podcasts are successfully distributed and optimized across audio, YouTube, social platforms, VOD/streaming services, and podcast apps.
Reporting to the Senior Director, Podcast Strategy & Operations, you will partner closely with editorial, production, marketing, and sales teams. Your day will involve executing cross-platform distribution strategies, overseeing publishing workflows to ensure timely releases and accurate metadata, and optimizing content for discoverability. You will monitor performance across channels, translating audience and platform data into actionable recommendations to drive growth. Additionally, you will liaise with third-party distribution partners like Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Netflix to manage asset delivery and explore ongoing platform opportunities.
Hiring Process
To apply, please submit your application through the Paramount careers portal. The hiring process typically involves an initial review of your qualifications followed by interviews with the hiring team to discuss your strategic approach and fit within the CBS News culture.
Equal Opportunity
Paramount is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) including disability/vet. The spirit of inclusion feeds into everything we do, on-screen and off. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, and Veteran status. We believe that opportunity, access, resources, and rewards should be available to and for the benefit of all.
If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require a reasonable accommodation to apply or access our careers site, please call 212.846.5500 or email paramountaccommodations@paramount.com.
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Frequently asked questions about Digital Strategist, Podcasts at Paramount
What does a Digital Strategist, Podcasts at Paramount do?expand_more
A Digital Strategist, Podcasts at Paramount is responsible for the following: Execute cross-platform distribution strategies for CBS News podcasts and video podcasts; Optimize content for discoverability using titles, descriptions, thumbnails, and tagging; Monitor performance across channels and translate data into actionable growth recommendations; and Liaise with third-party distribution partners to manage asset delivery and platform opportunities.
What are the requirements for this Digital Strategist, Podcasts role?expand_more
Paramount is looking for candidates who meet the following requirements: 4-6 years of experience in digital media, podcasting, audience development, or content distribution; Strong understanding of the podcast ecosystem; Experience working with video content distribution; Experience managing content across multiple platforms; Experience analyzing performance data; and Experience managing or supporting platform partnerships.
Where is the Digital Strategist, Podcasts role at Paramount located?expand_more
Digital Strategist, Podcasts at Paramount is based in 9, East 45th Street, Midtown, Manhattan Community Board 5, Manhattan, New York County, New York, 10017, United States. This is a on-site role.