Produces and independently edits sports video stories from reporter footage, including news, highlights, vertical, and social content. Collaborates with producers, editors, and reporters; follows editorial style guidelines; trains reporters on mobile video best practices; and creates compelling narratives. The role also involves video archive logging and requires independent and team-based work in a remote newsroom during Saturday and Sunday evenings, nights, and weekends.
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 500+ 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.
The part-time Associate Producer will assist in producing and independently editing video stories featuring The Athletic’s reporters on Saturday and Sunday evenings. The AP will also work across teams, including working with highlights and social video. A solid background in video editing and visual journalism is required, as well as an interest in all sports The Athletic covers. This is not an on camera position.
Job responsibilities could also include logging video into our centralized archive system. Nights and weekends are required.
Job responsibilities could also include logging video into our centralized archive system. Nights and weekends are required.
This role is 100% remote for candidates currently resign in the United States.
This role has part time hours with a contract through 12/31/2026.
The hourly rate will fall between $24.00 and $29.00 depending on experience.
Responsibilities
- Work with video producers and editors to put together engaging stories from The Athletic’s reporters in the field.
- Follow The Athletic’s style guide and formats to produce content.
- Train reporters on best practices for filming video on their phones and guide them through the production process.
- Edit footage from reporters into compelling stories with clear narratives.
Requirements
- Experience editing news, vertical and social video in Adobe Premiere Pro.
- A genuine interest in all types of sports. Experience covering sports is a plus.
- A journalism background and an understanding of how newsrooms operate.
- The ability to work independently and in teams.
- A willingness to learn and collaborate in a remote newsroom.
- The ability to work nights and weekends.
The total compensation offered for this position may vary based on factors such as education, experience, skills, and location. It may also include non-cash rewards and benefits. The base salary range is subject to change and may be modified in the future.
For roles in the U.S., dependent on your role, you 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 programs.
For roles outside of the U.S., information on benefits will be provided during the interview process.
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.
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.
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