The Athletic is hiring a
Social Video Producer

Summary

The Athletic is seeking a passionate content producer and video editor with 4+ years of experience to support their NBA and NFL coverage. The ideal candidate will have expertise in creating engaging social-first video formats, editing, and post-production, as well as knowledge of US sports. This role involves producing, shooting, and editing videos, writing scripts, directing talent, channel management, identifying trends, assisting other teams with editing, and potentially presenting on camera.

Requirements

• 4+ years of relevant industry experience
• BA/BS degree or equivalent professional experience
• Expertise in the use of Adobe Creative Cloud software
• Outstanding editing skills
• Must be available to work shifts, including weekends and evenings

Responsibilities

• Remotely produce, shoot, and edit videos with our newsroom talent
• Write scripts and direct presenting talent
• Work under the Senior Executive Producer to create content for our social video channels including YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook
• Complete channel and community management tasks
• Work with the video growth team to identify trends and scale our video products
• Assist the other video production teams with additional editing when required
• Present in front of the camera (not a requirement but a desirable option)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with cameras, lighting and audio desirable
• High level of professionalism; driven and motivated with excellent follow-up
• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills
• Creative and strategic thinking skills
• Broadcast journalism experience, and/or social video editing experience in the sports media industry is desirable
• Knowledge of and keen interest in sports
• Presenting experience desirable

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