Responsibilities
- Oversee a team of production managers and video editors, maintaining video production standards across all shows.
- Drive podcast video strategy on YouTube, Apple, and other platforms to support audience growth and meet key performance indicators.
- Lead video content ideation to encourage a video-first approach within the team.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders at The Athletic and The New York Times, as well as external distribution clients, to ensure video products meet required specifications.
- Source and manage freelance editors and external production partners, handling contracts and coordinating team needs and schedules.
- Provide technical support to executive producers and producers on the Series and Specials team.
- Oversee training and development for executive producers and producers in video editing by sourcing training tools, hosting regular office hours, and evaluating progress.
- Contribute to sport vertical goals and manage the team effectively toward those goals, with flexibility in how goals are achieved.
- Offer ideas for a vertical's yearly forward-looking coverage plan.
- Contribute meaningfully to the creative process while knowing when to step back and let the executive producer lead.
- Work closely with the commercial team to execute brand partnerships.
Requirements
- 8+ years of experience in video production.
- Excellent line management and leadership capabilities.
- Understanding of all video platforms and best practices.
- Ability to ingest, consolidate, contextualize, and communicate complex information.
- Excellent management and presentation skills.
- Excellent knowledge of sports and news.
- Ability to manage high-profile journalists under extreme time pressure.
- High level of professionalism; organized, driven, and motivated with excellent follow-up.
- Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills.
- Creative and strategic thinking skills.
- Ability to multitask and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Deep understanding of sports with fluency in how topics are covered and discussed by fans.
- Ear for high-quality creative output that resonates with listeners.
- Excellent coaching skills and ability to delegate effectively.
- Ability to execute in the short term while planning long term.
Nice to Have
- Strong video editing skills highly desirable.
Work Arrangement
This is a remote-based position in the United States or Canada.
Other
- Some travel may be required.
- This is a remote-based position in the United States or Canada.
