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Series Producer (UK)

The Athletic10 open roles

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About Us

Powered by one of the largest global newsrooms in sports media, The Athletic brings sports fans the most comprehensive stories about the teams, sports and athletes they love. The Athletic’s newsroom of 450+ full-time staff delivers in-depth coverage of hundreds of professional and college teams across more than 47 North American markets and all 20 football clubs in the English Premier League, as well as many Championship clubs.

About This Role

We are seeking a Series Producer with advanced knowledge of video podcast structure, recording, and editing to lead the daily production of our high-performing flagship series. The ideal candidate is a highly organized, creative professional with 5+ years of experience who can independently manage the end-to-end production of several shows per week. This role requires the ability to prepare thoughtful, well-researched rundowns, exceed industry quality standards, and edit complex episodes while troubleshooting technical issues when necessary. A key responsibility includes creatively improving shows through strategic segment development and effective coaching of hosts. The Series Producer works autonomously in day-to-day production and requires minimal creative oversight, consistently delivering polished, engaging content that aligns with our brand and audience expectations. The candidate will report into the Head of Series, UK and will be expected to contribute fully in planning and ideation across the department.

This role will be based in London and cannot be remote. You would need to be in ideally 4 days per week as the show is recording Mon - Thurs.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the full lifecycle of daily episodes—from planning and recording to post-production and delivery.
  • Oversee production logistics, scheduling, and team coordination to ensure smooth and timely execution.
  • Maintain editorial standards and contribute strategic direction in collaboration with leadership.
  • Create detailed rundowns that reflect a clear narrative arc, audience relevance, and creative polish.
  • Research and pitch timely, engaging topics and original segment ideas based on trends and audience insights.
  • Shape compelling conversations and coach hosts to improve delivery and show performance.
  • Oversee and execute editing of audio and video episodes for RSS feeds, YouTube, and social channels.
  • Ensure consistent, high-quality sound and visual presentation across all content.
  • Troubleshoot technical issues and maintain high production standards.
  • Partner with social and audience engagement teams to tailor content for cross-platform distribution.
  • Optimize clips for YouTube and social, including titling, thumbnail selection, and SEO best practices.
  • Monitor performance analytics to refine content strategy and grow the audience.
  • Act as the central hub between talent, editorial, and production staff to maintain alignment.
  • Mentor junior producers and freelancers, providing editorial and technical guidance.
  • Communicate proactively to ensure timely feedback, revisions, and project updates.

Requirements

  • 5+ years of professional experience in producing formats, including audio/video editing and show development.
  • Proficient in tools such as Adobe Audition, Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, Riverside, and Streamyard.
  • Strong editorial judgment, research skills, and storytelling instincts.
  • Familiarity with YouTube algorithms, podcast distribution, and social media trends.
  • Proven ability to lead complex productions and collaborate across teams.
  • Deep passion for and fluency in the sports media landscape, in particular Premier League football.

Preferred Skills

  • Experience managing talent and coaching hosts to deliver compelling on-air performances.
  • Track record of producing content that drives audience growth and engagement.
  • Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to prioritize under pressure.

The Athletic offers unique perks and benefits to all full-time employees based on their country of residence. Our UK benefits packages offer benefits and perks, competitive to the local market.

The Athletic Media Company is an equal opportunity employer and enthusiastically encourages people from all backgrounds and experiences to apply. The Athletic will consider all applicants without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical and/or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

Click here to review our Applicant Privacy Notice, which describes how and when The Athletic Media Company collects, uses, and shares certain personal information of job applicants and prospective employees.

Beware of fraudulent job recruiting schemes! Our recruiters use [email protected] exclusively, and our team members will use an email address with @theathletic.com domain. We do not conduct interviews via text or instant message and we do not ask candidates to download software, to purchase equipment through us, or to provide sensitive personally identifiable information, such as bank accounts or social security numbers. If you have been contacted by someone claiming to be a member of the recruiting/HR team at The Athletic but operating from a different email address about a job offer, please report it as potential job fraud to the law enforcement and to [email protected].

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