We are seeking a creative, experienced, and detail-oriented Executive Producer / Video Editor to join Rates & Barrels, The Athletic’s flagship baseball show. In this role, you will be responsible for leading the show’s production process, owning the audio and video post-production process, developing engaging rundowns and segments, growing audience and community engagement, and ensuring that each episode is of the highest quality. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience producing video and audio podcasts, extensive experience in being a lead video editor, a working knowledge of YouTube, Discord, and social platforms, and be passionate about baseball, storytelling and digital media.
Show Production
- Work as a one-person band to record the episode using Riverside or Streamyard (livestream specials).
- Collaborate with the hosts on all elements of show creative, spanning full episodes as well as social content.
- Run point on the show’s entire production process from big picture / long-lead planning to rundown creation, and from running recordings to executing on final episode delivery.
- Manage scheduling, coordination, and logistics to ensure smooth execution of all aspects of show production
Editing & Post- Production
- Edit episode video and mix audio to produce high-quality content, and publish episodes to our distribution platforms, utilizing the tools available to amplify reach on platforms like YouTube.
- Ensure consistency in style and sound quality across all segments.
- Generate and integrate graphics in post.
Content Research & Segment Development
- Conduct thorough research to identify compelling topics and trends relevant to our audience, and key stats for our on-air talent.
- Help to develop innovative segments, series and formats that add value and drive listener engagement.
Digital Media & Social Integration
- Identify social clips from full episodes for distribution on YouTube and other social channels.
- Edit social clips.
- Work closely with the show’s hosts/producers to develop social first content.
- Manage community building through Discord, YouTube, and other social channels.
Collaboration & Communication
- Coordinate with hosts, guests, and team members to gather content and feedback.
- Manage deadlines and provide regular updates on production progress.
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience producing podcasts/shows.
- 5+ years of experience editing video; proven proficiency with audio and video editing software (e.g., Adobe Audition, Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, or similar).
- Strong research skills and the ability to develop creative content segments.
- Excellent organizational, communication, and project management skills.
- Familiarity with YouTube platform dynamics and social media best practices.
- A passion for digital storytelling and an eye for detail.
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.
Skills Required
- 5+ years of experience producing podcasts/shows
- 5+ years of experience editing video
- Proficiency with audio and video editing software
- Strong research skills
- Excellent organizational and communication skills
- Familiarity with YouTube platform dynamics
- Passion for digital storytelling
What We Do
Here for every sports story that matters. -- The Athletic (http://theathletic.com) is a subscription-based media publisher of smarter sports coverage for die-hard fans. Founded in 2016, The Athletic’s all-star team of writers have produced thousands of quality stories for subscribers free of ads, pop-ups and auto-play videos. The Athletic now offers in-depth local coverage in 47 North American pro sports markets along with premium national coverage across MLB, NFL, NBA, NHL, NCAA & more. Readers can count on original, authentic storytelling written by talented local and national sports journalists like Ken Rosenthal, Pierre LeBrun, Seth Davis, Stewart Mandel, Shams Charania and many more. The company is headquartered in San Francisco, CA.
