Remote Senior Manager, Video Productions & Strategy

Global Sports Jobs Limited; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Restricted stock

Medical, dental and vision benefits

401(k) plan matching

Paid vacation and paid sick days

Paid parental leave

Tuition reimbursement and professional

Job summary

Global Sports Jobs Limited is seeking a Senior Manager to lead the Series and Specials video strategy across the network, collaborating with executive producers, editors and external partners.

You will manage production teams, drive YouTube and other platform strategies, and ensure high-quality video products while aligning with business goals. This remote role requires US/Canada-based work and occasional travel.

Qualifications

• 8+ years experience in video production.
• Proven line management and leadership capabilities.
• Understanding of all video platforms and best practices.
• Ability to ingest, contextualise and communicate complicated information.
• Excellent management and presentation skills.
• Excellent knowledge of sports and news.
• Ability to multitask and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of production managers and video editors, overseeing overall video production standards across the full portfolio of shows.
• Drive the podcast video strategy on YouTube, Apple and other platforms to help achieve audience growth and reach KPIs.
• Lead video content ideation to help the team think in a video-first manner.
• Work with key stakeholders within The Athletic and NY Times, and with outside distribution clients, to ensure video products meet all required specifications.
• Source and manage a team of freelance editors and outside production partners, working on contracts and juggling team needs and schedules.
• Act as technical support for executive producers and producers on the Series and Specials team.
• Oversee the training and development of executive producers and producers in video editing by sourcing useful training tools, hosting regular office hour sessions and evaluating progress.
• Weigh in on sport vertical goals and manage the team effectively towards those goals, with wide latitude in how they are accomplished.
• Contribute ideas towards a vertical's yearly forward-looking coverage plan.
• Contribute meaningfully to the creative process while knowing when to step back and let the executive producer take the reins.
• Work closely with the commercial team to execute on brand partnerships.

Skills

Video production

Leadership

Communication skills

Sports knowledge

Time management

Strategic thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Job description

Global Sports Jobs Limited is seeking a Senior Manager to lead the Series and Specials video strategy across the network, collaborating with executive producers, editors and external partners.

You will manage production teams, drive YouTube and other platform strategies, and ensure high-quality video products while aligning with business goals. This remote role requires US/Canada-based work and occasional travel.