The Athletic is hiring a
Head of Global Audio

Summary

The Athletic is seeking an experienced industry leader to push their podcast network into its next phase. The Head of Global Audio will manage production and growth teams, develop high-quality audio shows, partner with leadership, and more. This remote-based position offers a competitive salary and benefits package.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience producing a national broadcast in an audio or video format
• A track record when it comes to launching and sustaining successful podcasts or video series
• Expert knowledge of a wide range of audio formats and distribution channels
• Has a deep understanding of sports with a fluency in how topics are covered and discussed by fans
• Is an excellent leader who enjoys facilitating the personal development of colleagues
• Self-starter with great time management skills
• Strong attention to detail and highly organized
• Ability to execute in the short term while planning long term
• Ability to make difficult decisions for the good of the business
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Responsibilities

• Manage the production and growth teams with regular check ins
• Partner with leadership to set ambitious goals and manage the team effectively toward those goals
• Understand where tradeoffs need to happen across shows and be proactive with solutions
• Build podcasts with a diverse set of hosts and guests
• Curate formats, shows, and hosts that will offer subscribers a distinctive, high quality and entertaining experience
• Think about properties as franchises, and come up with new ways to build audience/promote network growth
• Partner with vertical leads across the newsroom to align with and complement our editorial strategy
• Work with the Managing Editor of video to develop a video strategy around our audio properties
• Work closely with the commercial team to monetize content and create strong, long lasting brand partnerships
• Serve as the connective tissue between audio production and the heads of all other departments within the company

Benefits

• Highly competitive, employer-contributed medical, dental, vision, basic life and disability insurance plans
• Savings accounts for medical, wellness, and childcare expenses
• 401k retirement savings plan and employer match
• Paid time off including paid sick leave, 12 paid holidays, 15 days of accrued vacation to start, and up to 20 weeks of Paid Parental Leave