Supervising Producer, Podcast Video (Remote)

About Us
The Athletic is a digital sports media company that brings true sports fans closer to the athletes, teams and leagues that captivate their attention. We serve a multi-faceted audience that craves a richer connection and understanding with immersive storytelling and a like-minded community of fans. Founded in 2016 and with major operational hubs in San Francisco, Los Angeles, London and Melbourne, we empower a truly global team of more than 600 creators and cover more than 250 professional sports and collegiate teams across the United States, Canada and the UK. Our newsroom has produced thousands of in-depth reports along with more than 120 podcasts and other forms of premium content. Put simply, The Athletic is at the center of a sports fan’s universe.

About This Role:
We are looking for an experienced producer to lead a small team of editors in developing video versions of our most popular podcast franchises. Our ideal candidate will have experience creating engaging social-first video formats, and demonstrate an ability to take a project from concept to delivery with a high level of creative excellence. Technical knowledge of video production (cameras, lighting, etc) and post production (media management, editing software, etc) is required. Working knowledge of motion graphics software is a plus. 
This opportunity is remote in the US or Canada. 

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with show EPs to develop compelling, visually-appealing video podcasts and related formats for distribution on social media. 
• Set and uphold a high standard of creative excellence for video podcasts.
• Advise on video technical workflows (ex: develop a high-quality video capture solution that podcast hosts can self-operate while traveling).
• Direct and oversee the work of in-house and freelance video editors to make sure they are properly resourced, are delivering high-quality content, and are using their time efficiently.
• Help mentor and develop emerging talent.
• Oversee our media management process.
• Stay abreast of social media trends and continuously improve our approach to content.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in video production and/or video post-production.
• Expertise in the use of Adobe Creative Cloud software.
• Outstanding editing skills.
• Deep understanding of the major social video platforms and the best practices for publishing to each of them.
• On-set experience with cameras, lighting and audio.
• High level of professionalism; driven and motivated with excellent follow-up.
• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills.
• Creative and strategic thinking skills.
• Ability to multitask and meet deadlines in …