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Executive Producer (Manchester, UK)

Executive Producer (Manchester, UK)

The Athletic • Manchester, England, GB
1 day ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

About Us

The Athletic is one of the largest global newsrooms in sports media, delivering in‑depth coverage across North America and the UK. Our newsroom of over 450 full‑time staff covers professional and college teams across more than 47 markets.

About The Role

The Athletic is seeking a visionary, video‑forward Executive Producer to lead and scale Talk of the Devils, our flagship Manchester United podcast. Based in Manchester, the role requires managing a production team, driving a visual‑first transformation of the podcast, and maintaining premium journalistic standards.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the strategic, editorial, and visual evolution of the show, transitioning it from audio to a multi‑platform video franchise.
  • Manage and inspire a Manchester‑based team of producers, editors, and social specialists.
  • Develop a growth strategy for YouTube and social vertical video (TikTok, Instagram Reels, X), overseeing visual optimisation and community engagement.
  • Build relationships with hosting talent and Manchester United correspondents, providing feedback on pacing, video presence, and on‑camera chemistry.
  • Collaborate with the UK football editorial team to align show topics with breaking news, transfer windows, and matchday coverage.
  • Partner with commercial and ad‑sales teams to integrate sponsorships into audio and video feeds without degrading the listener experience.
  • Analyse YouTube and social analytics and podcast download data to refine show structure, test new segments, and maximise audience retention.

Requirements

  • At least 7 years of digital media experience producing high‑profile video podcasts or digital football programming.
  • Deep knowledge of the YouTube ecosystem, including algorithm mechanics, retention strategies, thumbnail and title optimisation, and community building.
  • Extensive understanding of Manchester United history, fan culture and the broader Premier League.
  • Expert knowledge of video talk formats, control‑room workflows, multi‑camera studio set‑ups, and modern digital editing techniques.
  • Strong managerial skills with experience leading creative teams under tight deadlines.
  • Ability to pivot production schedules instantly in response to transfer news or breaking events.
  • Full‑time, in‑person position based at our Manchester studio hub.

Benefits

The Athletic offers unique perks and benefits to all full‑time employees, with UK packages competitive to the local market.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Athletic Media Company is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applicants from all backgrounds to apply. The Athletic will consider all applicants without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, gender, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

Application and Privacy Notice

Please review our Applicant Privacy Notice. The Athletic will only contact candidates via careers@theathletic.com.

Fraud Prevention Notice

Our recruiters use careers@theathletic.com. We do not conduct interviews via text or instant messaging and we do not ask for software downloads, equipment purchases, or sensitive personal information such as bank accounts or social security numbers. If you are contacted by a recruiter using an address other than careers@theathletic.com, please report it to people@theathletic.com.

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