Supervising Producer (Remote)

This role sets the standard for Reporter Video in terms of visuals, filming and editing, and assists in providing feedback and edits to video producers. It works across verticals to identify stories and develop relationships with reporters and editors, offering guidance to improve their filming and on-camera reporting. The position collaborates closely with reporters and editors across a large sports newsroom and builds a roster of freelance filming, animation and editing talent.

• Identify video story ideas and hone pitches that centre The Athletic's reporters on camera.
• Hire freelancers for assignments with reporters in the field and build a roster of reliable freelancers for filming, animation and editing.
• Film with reporters at major sporting events on occasion.
• 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 one to two videos a week featuring Athletic reporters.

• 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.
• Availability for additional evenings and weekends as coverage requires, and the ability to travel for assignment.

• Experience covering sports is a plus.

• 100% remote for candidates located in the United States or Canada.

• Dependent on the role, employees in the U.S. 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 programmes.
• For roles outside of the U.S., information on benefits will be provided during the interview process.