[Hiring] Senior Manager, Video Productions Operations @The Athletic Media Company

Role Description

The Athletic is seeking a dynamic, Senior Manager, Video Production Operations to lead the ideation, creation, and execution of premium video series and specials. This role is responsible for overseeing daily operations, including:

• Strategic development
• Project management
• Creative ideation
• Communication between talent, teams, and external partners

You will oversee full lifecycle production across multiple formats, including:

• Budgeting
• Stakeholder alignment
• Sponsorship integrations
• Team onboarding
• Post-production workflows
• Distribution strategy
• Development, launch, and scaling of new original shows and a weekly television series

This role will also lead and mentor a team of internal video producers and may involve hands-on filming and editing of longform and shortform content. The ideal candidate will be a creative leader who is adaptable and experienced in various media formats.

Responsibilities

• Team Leadership & Strategy
  • Direct, mentor, and elevate a high-performing team of video producers and freelance editors.
  • Lead and scale a global production team delivering immense output across multiple continents.
  • Execute all content across multiple freelancers in different regions.
• Operational Execution
  • Oversee full lifecycle production across multiple formats.
  • Manage budgeting, team onboarding, post-production workflows, and distribution strategies.
• Growth Strategy
  • Understand multiple distribution channels, including external platforms like YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok.
  • Determine the best execution strategy for distributing content.
• Brand Voice
  • Define and enforce the distinct visual "voice" of sports-based shows.
  • Ensure consistency across all platforms while maintaining the unique brand of each series.
• Commercial Alignment
  • Partner closely with commercial and revenue teams to support monetization goals.
  • Drive and execute complex sponsorship integrations.
• KPI & Performance Management
  • Drive data-driven decision-making by tracking content performance against business objectives.
  • Maintain expertise in social platforms, content formats, and algorithmic trends.
• Innovation & Execution
  • Tent-Pole Event Leadership
    • Own creative direction and operational execution for marquee tent-pole events.
    • Tasked with sustaining and exceeding previous YoY audience growth.
  • Platform Innovation
    • Stay ahead of social trends and algorithm shifts.
    • Identify how to leverage new features on platforms like YouTube and TikTok.
  • Tech Piloting
    • Evaluate and integrate emerging video technologies and AI tools.
  • Hybrid Execution
    • Balance high-level executive strategy with hands-on production.
  • Collaboration
    • Experience working cross-functionally with various stakeholders and teams.
  • Ideation and Execution
    • Jump into technical execution as needed.
    • Provide creative ideas to elevate shows.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in video or social content creation.
• Proven track record of scaling audiences for a sports network, digital media brand, or agency.
• Proficient in Adobe Premiere Pro and After Effects.
• Basic field filming skills.
• Subject matter expertise in social platforms and content formats.
• Uncompromising journalistic standards.

Requirements

• The annual base salary range for this role is $90,000.00 - $105,000.00 USD.
• Variable pay eligibility, such as an annual bonus and restricted stock.
• Benefits may include medical, dental, and vision benefits, Flexible Spending Accounts (F.S.A.s), a company-matching 401(k) plan, paid vacation, paid sick days, paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement, and professional development programs.

Company Description

The Athletic Media Company is an equal opportunity employer and encourages people from all backgrounds and experiences to apply. The Athletic will consider all applicants without regard to any protected characteristic under applicable law.