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Team Leadership & Strategy:

  • Direct, mentor, and elevate a high-performing team of video producers.
  • Define and enforce the distinct visual voice of sports highlights and analysis for consistency.
  • Partner with commercial teams to ensure video formats support monetization goals.

Innovation & Execution:

  • Stay ahead of social trends and algorithm shifts, leveraging new YouTube features and TikTok trends.
  • Evaluate and integrate emerging video technologies, AI tools, and data visualization software.
  • Balance high-level strategy with hands-on production when launching new pilots or breaking news.

Requirements:

  • 8+ years of experience in social content creation with a track record of scaling audiences.
  • Proficient in Adobe Premiere Pro and After Effects; basic field filming skills required.
  • Deep expertise in social platforms, content formats, and algorithmic trends.

The Athletic

The Athletic is a sports media company powered by one of the largest global newsrooms, delivering comprehensive stories about teams, sports, and athletes. With a newsroom of 500+ full-time staff, it covers hundreds of professional and college teams across North America and the English Premier League, fostering a culture of elite journalism.

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