The Athletic
sports media
ExecutiveProducer,LiveStreamingPrograms
“Executive Producer, Live Streaming Programs at The Athletic. Skills: Live Production, Broadcast, Content Creation. Direct end-to-end editorial and technical flow. Lead daily pitch-to-air cycle”
What You'll Achieve.
Ensure a high-paced, visually engaging broadcast; Ensure perfect balance of content; Maximize clippability of live moments; Seamlessly weave sponsorships; Allow audience to participate in streams
Industry & Context.
Ability to travel as needed for major events
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
10+ Years of Live Experience, Control Room Expertise, Master of Pacing, Sports Fluency, Crisis Management, Tech-Forward Mindset
What You'll Do.
Direct end-to-end editorial and technical flow
Lead daily pitch-to-air cycle
Direct specialized crew
Foster culture of live excellence
Provide real-time feedback to talent
Oversee visual aesthetic
Collaborate with newsroom
Partner with social/growth teams
Weave live-read sponsorships
Design custom chat integrations
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaborate with the newsroom; Partner with the social/growth teams; Work with commercial teams; Collaborate with production partners; Collaborate with software developers
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