The Athletic
Sports Media
SocialProducer
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“Social Producer at The Athletic. Skills: Social media content, Video editing, Community management, Manchester United knowledge. Clip, format, and edit video shorts. Ideate, script, and film original content”
What You'll Achieve.
Expand digital footprint; Turn recordings into content engine; Capture attention of millions; Cultivate engaging fan community; Drive live conversation
Industry & Context.
Filtering toxic behavior; Real-time audience feedback
Flexible to work evenings, Flexible to work weekends
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
3-5 Years in Social Content Production, Advanced proficiency in video editing software, Competency filming high-quality mobile video, Deep Manchester United Fluency, Ability to multitask under pressure, Basic design skills
What You'll Do.
and edit video shorts
and film original content
Run live broadcast windows
Moderate live YouTube chat
Oversee social handles operations
Maintain content calendar
Use platform analytics to track KPIs
Refine visual packaging
Experiment with trending formats
Ensure cohesive brand voice
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Embedded with show talent; Work with production crew
Communication Scope
Social copy; Captions; Graphics
Process & Methodology
Content calendar management
Full Job Description
## Description About Us Powered by one of the largest global newsrooms in sports media, The Athletic brings sports fans the most comprehensive stories about the teams, sports and athletes they love. The Athletic’s newsroom of 450+ full-time staff delivers in-depth coverage of hundreds of professional and college teams across more than 47 North American markets and all 20 football clubs in the English Premier League, as well as many Championship clubs. About the Role The Athletic is looking for a creative, platform-native Social Producer to own and expand the digital footprint of Talk of the Devils, our flagship, chart-topping Manchester United video podcast. You aren't just scheduling posts; you are a social-first visual storyteller, video editor, and community strategist who knows how to capture the attention of millions of United fans worldwide . Reporting to the Executive Producer and embedded directly with the show's talent and production crew in Manchester, you will turn every recording session into a 24-hour multi-platform content engine. You are equally comfortable filming high-energy vertical video bits in the studio, cutting thumb-stopping match-reaction clips under breaking news pressure, or driving the live conversation and moderating the chat during our streams. If you live on social media, have sharp video editing instincts, and breathe Manchester United culture, this is your dream job. ## Responsibilities Multi-Platform Content Factory: Clip, format, and edit the most compelling, high-impact moments from the main video podcast into platform-optimized vertical shorts for YouTube Shorts, TikTok, Instagram Reels, and X. Bespoke Social Creation: Ideate, script, and film original, social-first native content with show talent and correspondents (e.g., rapid-fire match reactions, tactical board explainers, trivia, or transfer window hot takes). Live Stream Community Management: Run "front of house" during live broadcast windows. Own and moderate the fast-movi
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