The Athletic
sports media
ExecutiveProducer
“Executive Producer at The Athletic. Skills: video editing, audio mixing, podcast production. Lead show production process. Own audio and video post-production”
What You'll Achieve.
growing audience and community engagement; ensure each episode is of the highest quality
Industry & Context.
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
5+ years of experience producing podcasts/shows, 5+ years of experience editing, proven proficiency with audio and video editing software (e. g. , Adobe Audition, Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, or similar), research skills and the ability to develop creative content segments, Excellent organizational, communication, and project management skills, Familiarity with YouTube platform dynamics and social media best practices, A passion for digital storytelling and an eye for detail
What You'll Do.
Lead show production process
Own audio and video post-production
Develop engaging rundowns and segments
Grow audience and community engagement
Ensure high quality episodes
Record episode using Riverside or Streamyard
Collaborate with hosts on show creative
Manage show production process
Edit episode video and mix audio
Publish episodes to distribution platforms
Amplify reach on platforms like YouTube
Generate and integrate graphics
Conduct research for compelling topics
Develop innovative segments and formats
Identify social clips from episodes
Manage community building through Discord
Coordinate with hosts and guests
Manage deadlines and provide updates
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaborate with the hosts on all elements of show creative; Work closely with the show’s hosts/producers to develop social first content; Coordinate with hosts, guests, and team members to gather content and feedback
Communication Scope
Excellent communication skills
Process & Methodology
Excellent organizational, communication, and project management skills
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