Social Producer

About Us

About the Role

The Athletic is looking for a creative platform-native Social Producer to own and expand the digital footprint of Talk of the Devils our flagship chart-topping Manchester United video podcast. You arent just scheduling posts; you are a social-first visual storyteller video editor and community strategist who knows how to capture the attention of millions of United fans worldwide .

Reporting to the Executive Producer and embedded directly with the shows talent and production crew in Manchester you will turn every recording session into a 24-hour multi-platform content engine. You are equally comfortable filming high-energy vertical video bits in the studio cutting thumb-stopping match-reaction clips under breaking news pressure or driving the live conversation and moderating the chat during our streams.

If you live on social media have sharp video editing instincts and breathe Manchester United culture this is your dream job.

Responsibilities

• Multi-Platform Content Factory: Clip format and edit the most compelling high-impact moments from the main video podcast into platform-optimized vertical shorts for You Tube Shorts Tik Tok Instagram Reels and X.
• Bespoke Social Creation: Ideate script and film original social-first native content with show talent and correspondents (e.g. rapid-fire match reactions tactical board explainers trivia or transfer window hot takes).
• Live Stream Community Management: Run front of house during live broadcast windows. Own and moderate the fast-moving live You Tube chat cultivating an engaging positive fan community while filtering toxic behavior. Real-time highlight audience questions and sentiments for the shows producers and talent to address on air.
• Channel & Calendar Management: Oversee the day-to-day operations and growth strategy of the shows dedicated social handles. Maintain an active well-organized content calendar aligned with the Premier League fixture list training cycles and transfer deadlines .
• Audience Strategy & Data Optimization: Use platform analytics (You Tube Studio Meta Tik Tok) to track engagement KPIs determine optimal posting windows refine visual packaging (thumbnails font style pacing) and constantly experiment with trending formats.
• Brand Voice Stewardship: Ensure all social copy captions graphics and video elements carry a cohesive authoritative and witty tone that reflects both Manchester United fan culture and The Athletics elite journalism standards .

Requirements

• 3-5 Years in Social Content Production: A proven track record of creating high-engagement video and graphic content for a premium sports media brand publisher or football club channel.
• Technical Preditor Skills: Advanced proficiency in video editing software (Adobe Premiere Pro) and mobile-first production tools (Cap Cut). Competency filming high-quality mobile video or operating basic studio camera/audio gear is required .
• Deep Manchester United Fluency: Exhaustive knowledge of Uniteds current squad academy prospects club history and matchday narratives. You know what the fanbase is arguing about at any given moment and why a 15-second soundbite is bound to go viral.
• Control Room & Live Stamina: The ability to multitask under pressure such as editing a social clip while simultaneously monitoring a live stream chat and monitoring breaking news .
• Graphic Savvy: Basic design skills (Canva or Photoshop) to craft compelling quote templates score cards and thumb-stopping visual overlays.
• Location: This is a full-time in-person position based at our studio production hub in Manchester UK. Must be flexible to work around the matchday calendar including evenings and weekends.

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.

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