Senior Manager, Video Production Operations

The Athletic

Senior Manager overseeing video production operations at The Athletic for premium sports content creation. Managing teams and driving strategy in a global sports media environment.

Posted 7/23/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $90,000 - $105,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in video content creation and team management, with a strong focus on monetization strategies and maintaining high journalistic standards. Proficient in leveraging social media platforms and data analytics to drive audience engagement and content performance.

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Video Content CreationTeam ManagementAdobe Premiere ProAfter EffectsSocial Media Expertise

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Hard Skills

Video ProductionContent StrategyBudget ManagementData-Driven Decision-MakingField Filming Skills

Soft Skills

Stakeholder AlignmentTeam OnboardingEditorial Integrity

Industry Keywords

Sports NetworkDigital MediaContent FormatsAlgorithmic TrendsJournalistic Standards

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

lead the ideation, creation, and execution of premium video series and specials
oversee daily operations including budgeting, stakeholder alignment, sponsorship integrations, team onboarding, post-production workflows, and distribution strategy
manage a high-performing team of video producers and freelance editors
define and enforce the distinct visual "voice" of sports-based shows and analysis
partner with commercial and revenue teams to support monetization goals without sacrificing editorial integrity
drive data-driven decision-making by tracking content performance

Requirements

What you’ll need

8+ years of experience in video or social content creation, with a proven track record of scaling audiences for a sports network, digital media brand, or agency.
Proficient in Adobe Premiere Pro and After Effects. Must possess basic field filming skills to effectively guide the team and execute pilots.
Subject matter expertise in social platforms, content formats, and algorithmic trends (e.g., maximizing a YouTube Community post vs. optimizing an Instagram Reel vs. a TikTok hook).
Uncompromising journalistic standards. You know how to capture "viral" energy and algorithmic favor while strictly protecting The Athletic’s reputation for elite, deeply-reported journalism.

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