Raizes, Steve

Steve Raizes is the EVP Podcasting & Audio for Paramount Global where he oversees the strategy, marketing, operations and creative for the company’s successful audio business. Under the banner Paramount Audio, he and his team produce award winning podcasts such as The Daily Show: Ears Edition, MTV's Official Challenge Podcast, On Fire with Jeff Probst, 48 Hours and more. As the audio production arm for all of Paramount Global, Paramount Audio is in a unique position to utilize the vast IP from the entire company and bring it to the world of podcasts. Paramount Audio collaborates with leading entertainment brands including BET, CBS, Comedy Central, MTV, Nickelodeon, Paramount Pictures, SHOWTIME and others to develop fan-forward podcasts that drive deeper engagement with iconic and beloved franchises. His role speaks to his background as both a business and creative executive, allowing him to tell stories that create meaningful connections between fans and world-renowned IP. Raizes is based in New York.