Senior Social Producer

The Athletic

Creator-minded Sr. Social Producer managing digital content for The Athletic's daily live show.

Posted 5/28/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $70,000 - $90,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Rapidly identify, clip, and edit "must-see" moments from the live broadcast for TikTok, Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts, and X.
Ideate and film original, social-first content with show talent (e.g., "fast-fire" Q&As, blind rankings, or reaction videos) that complements the main broadcast.
Own the "front of house" during live broadcasts. You will moderate the live chat, highlight the best audience questions for the producers, and drive real-time engagement.
Build and maintain the show’s content calendar. You’ll use data to determine the best posting times, thumbnail styles, and platform-specific hooks to maximize reach.
Oversee the day-to-day operations of the show’s dedicated social handles, ensuring a consistent, witty, and authoritative voice that aligns with *The Athletic* brand.
Use Premiere, CapCut, or Canva to create compelling visuals, memes, and info-graphics that translate complex sports stories into digestible social snacks.
Stay ahead of the curve on social trends and algorithm shifts. If there’s a new feature on YouTube or a trending sound on TikTok, you’re the first to figure out how the show can leverage it.

Requirements

What you’ll need

4+ Years in Social Content Creation: A proven track record of growing audiences for a sports or media brand.
Technical "Preditor" Skills: You are a "Producer/Editor." You must be proficient in Adobe Premiere Pro and mobile-first editing apps (CapCut, etc.). Basic filming skills (iPhone or DSLR) are a must.
Internet Fluency: You live on the platforms. You understand the nuance between a YouTube community post and an Instagram Story.
Sports Junkie: You know the memes, the rivalries, and the deep-cut references that sports fans care about. You know *why* a specific 15-second clip is most likely to resonate.
Multitasking Under Pressure: You can edit a clip while simultaneously monitoring a live chat and drafting a tweet.
Editorial Judgment: You understand *The Athletic’s* standard of journalism and can balance "viral" energy with brand integrity.

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical, dental and vision benefits
Flexible Spending Accounts (F.S.A.s)
company-matching 401(k) plan
paid vacation
paid sick days
paid parental leave
tuition reimbursement
professional development programs

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Hard Skills & Tools

video editingcontent creationfilmingsocial media strategydata analysisaudience engagementediting software proficiencycontent calendar managementvisual storytellingalgorithm understanding

Soft Skills

multitaskingeditorial judgmentcommunicationcreativityadaptabilitytime managementcollaborationproblem-solvingattention to detailleadership