Product Video Producer, Creative Lead
CalendlySalary not specified
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Sports Media, Digital MediaIndustries
Requirements
- 4–6+ years of experience in video operations, media asset management, or content distribution—preferably in a podcast, sports, or digital media environment
- Deep understanding of media formats, transcoding, video specs, and metadata schemas
- Experience managing syndication to platforms like YouTube, Acast, Aspera, and social media platforms
- Experience with managing global database recording, such as Gracenotes, and continuous organization and information input
- Familiarity with content management systems (CMS), digital asset management (DAM) tools, and project management platforms (e.g., Airtable, LucidLink, etc.)
- Strong organizational and communication skills, with a proactive and collaborative approach to problem-solving
- Experience in Adobe Creative Suite, specifically Photoshop and Premiere Pro, is a plus
- Passion for sports and digital storytelling is a plus
Responsibilities
- Oversee organization, ingest, and quality control of both long form video episodes and social media assets, across all shows produced
- Manage metadata standards and data input across platforms and databases to ensure discoverability, consistency, and compliance with partner requirements
- Collaborate with producers and editors to ensure accurate metadata tagging, internal management, and asset distribution
- Manage the packaging, export, and delivery of video episodes and vertical short videos to internal programming teams and syndication partners
- Maintain delivery schedules and ensure timely distribution to platforms, such as YouTube, and third-party partners
- Coordinate with external vendors and internal stakeholders to troubleshoot and resolve delivery or encoding issues
- Partner with Design Teams and develop media assets for distribution requirements, such as video thumbnails and transcriptions
- Help define and refine media management and delivery workflows across multiple show teams
- Implement best practices for file naming, version control, and archival systems
- Stay up to date with changes to platform specs, syndication policies, and emerging video delivery standards
- Liaise with editorial, product, engineering, legal, and partnerships teams to ensure smooth operations across all video podcast projects
- Partner with internal Programming Teams to locate, organize, and share daily video assets to proper stakeholders
Skills
Key technologies and capabilities for this role
Questions & Answers
Common questions about this position
Is this position remote?
Yes, this is a 100% remote position for candidates currently residing in the United States or Canada.
What is the salary range for this role?
This information is not specified in the job description.
What experience is required for this Video Operations Manager role?
Candidates need 4–6+ years of experience in video operations, media asset management, or content distribution, preferably in a podcast, sports, or digital media environment, along with a deep understanding of media formats, transcoding, video specs, and metadata schemas.
What does the team structure look like at The Athletic?
The company has a global newsroom of 500+ full-time staff and includes teams such as Global Series & Specials, editorial, product, engineering, legal, partnerships, producers, editors, design teams, and internal programming teams.
What makes a strong candidate for this position?
A strong candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, with a strong background in digital video operations, media asset management, and content delivery workflows, especially in a fast-paced editorial or broadcast environment.
The Athletic Media Company
Digital sports news and analysis platform
About The Athletic Media Company
The Athletic provides detailed sports news, stories, scores, schedules, and podcasts for sports enthusiasts. It focuses on delivering in-depth coverage from experienced writers, ensuring fans receive breaking news and insightful analysis about their favorite teams and leagues, including major sports like the NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, and international events like Formula One and soccer. The Athletic operates on a subscription-based model, where users pay for premium content that is not available for free, allowing the company to invest in high-quality journalism. This approach sets The Athletic apart from competitors who often rely on advertising. The goal of The Athletic is to serve dedicated sports fans by offering comprehensive and exclusive coverage that goes beyond basic scores and headlines.
San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2016Year Founded
$135.7MTotal Funding
ACQUISITIONCompany Stage
Consumer Software, EntertainmentIndustries
501-1,000Employees
Benefits
Paid Time Off
Paid Sick Leave
Paid Parental Leave
401(k)
Short & Long Term Disability
Free Subscription
Competitive Health Care
HSA & FSA
Commuter Benefits
Risks
Competition from free sports content providers threatens The Athletic's subscription model.
Reliance on high-profile journalists poses risks if negotiations fail.
Social media platforms offering free updates challenge The Athletic's premium content focus.
Differentiation
The Athletic offers in-depth sports coverage from top-tier writers.
It operates on a subscription model, focusing on quality over quantity.
The company provides exclusive content not available for free elsewhere.
Upsides
Increased interest in women's sports boosts The Athletic's market potential.
Hiring high-profile journalists strengthens The Athletic's editorial team.
New podcast series diversify content offerings, engaging broader audiences.
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