Global Lead, Video Production Operations

The Athletic Media Company; United States; Remote; USD 90,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision benefits

401(k) retirement plan

Paid vacation and parental leave

Job summary

The Athletic Media Company is seeking a dynamic Senior Manager, Video Production Operations to lead ideation, creation, and execution of premium video series and specials. You will oversee a scaled, global operation delivering 40+ weekly episodes and 60+ social‑first clips across North America and Europe.

You’ll manage budgeting, stakeholder alignment, sponsorship integrations, onboarding, post‑production workflows, and distribution strategy while mentoring a team of video producers and editors.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in video or social content creation.
• Proficient in Premiere Pro and After Effects; basic field filming skills.
• Strong understanding of social platforms, content formats, and algorithmic trends.
• Editorial judgment aligned with The Athletic’s standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead a global team of video producers and freelance editors.
• Oversee full lifecycle production across formats, budgeting, onboarding, post‑production workflows, and distribution strategies.
• Develop growth strategies across YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, and apps.
• Enforce brand voice and editorial integrity across series.
• Collaborate with commercial teams on sponsorship integrations.
• Mentor teams and contribute to hands‑on filming/editing when needed.

Skills

People management

Production leadership

Strategy & planning

Cross-functional collaboration

Storytelling & editorial judgment

Data-driven decision making

Tools

Adobe Premiere Pro

After Effects

Field filming basics

Job description

The Athletic Media Company is seeking a dynamic Senior Manager, Video Production Operations to lead ideation, creation, and execution of premium video series and specials. You will oversee a scaled, global operation delivering 40+ weekly episodes and 60+ social‑first clips across North America and Europe.

You’ll manage budgeting, stakeholder alignment, sponsorship integrations, onboarding, post‑production workflows, and distribution strategy while mentoring a team of video producers and editors.