Supervises reporter-focused video production for a sports newsroom, setting filming and editing standards, developing story ideas, hiring freelancers, training reporters, and editing on-camera stories. The role collaborates with reporters and editors, provides script and production guidance, works with animators, and occasionally films at major sporting events. Candidates need extensive Adobe Premiere Pro experience, Sony camera expertise, newsroom video production experience, and 7+ years of relevant experience.
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 500+ 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.
The Supervising Producer will set the standard for Reporter Video in terms of visuals, filming and editing. They will assist in giving feedback and edits to video producers. The Supervising Producer will work across verticals to identify stories and develop relationships with reporters and editors, offering guidance to improve their filming and on camera reporting.
This role is 100% remote for candidates located in the United States or Canada.
Responsibilities
- Identify video story ideas and hone pitches that center The Athletic’s reporters on camera.
- Hire freelancers for assignments with reporters in the field; Build a roster of reliable freelancers for filming, animation and editing.
- Occasionally film with reporters at major sporting events.
- Provide guidance to video producers on editing and filming standards.
- Train reporters on best practices for filming video on their phones.
- Write and edit scripts for reporters on camera, providing feedback on structure, wording and hooks.
- Establish relationships with reporters and editors in the newsroom to stay ahead of potential stories and plans for major events.
- Collaborate with reporters on filming and edit their footage into compelling stories.
- Produce 1-2 videos a week featuring Athletic reporters.
Requirements
- Extensive experience editing news video for a social and digital audience in Adobe Premiere Pro.
- Firm understanding of Sony cameras and best filming practices in a studio and in the field.
- A track record of working with reporters unfamiliar with filming and guiding them through the production process.
- Experience working with animators to communicate a vision for additional motion elements.
- 7+ years of experience producing video in a news, or similar, environment.
- A genuine interest in all types of sports. Experience covering sports is a plus.
- Availability for additional evenings and weekends as coverage requires and the ability to travel for assignment.
The annual base salary range for this role is $85,000.00 - $95,000.00 USD. The total compensation offered for this position may vary based on factors such as education, experience, skills, and location. It may also include non-cash rewards and benefits. The base salary range is subject to change and may be modified in the future.
For roles in the U.S., dependent on your role, you may be eligible for variable pay, such as an annual bonus and restricted stock. Benefits may include medical, dental and vision benefits, Flexible Spending Accounts (F.S.A.s), a company-matching 401(k) plan, paid vacation, paid sick days, paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement and professional development programs.
For roles outside of the U.S., information on benefits will be provided during the interview process.
We are excited to learn more about you and your experience. To keep our hiring process as fair and authentic as possible, we ask that you submit your own work and not use GenAI tools to generate substantive content during the application and interview process. If you are a candidate for a technical role, we will let you know what specific tools you are permitted to use for your technical assessment.
The Athletic Media Company is an equal opportunity employer and enthusiastically encourages people from all backgrounds and experiences to apply. The Athletic will consider all applicants without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical and/or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.
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