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Executive Producer (Manchester, UK)
Manchester
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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 the Role
The Athletic is seeking a visionary, video-forward Executive Producer to lead and scale Talk of the Devils , our flagship, chart-topping Manchester United podcast. As one of the most successful United programs in the UK, the show is primed for its next evolution. Your mission is to transform this elite podcast into a dominant, visual-first powerhouse on YouTube and across global social media platforms.
Based in-person at our studio hub in Manchester, you will lead the production team including producers, editors, and community managers. This role requires a rare mix of editorial sophistication, sharp visual instincts, and people management skills. You must be able to manage high-profile talent and elite football journalists, keeping them focused and energized through the relentless 24/7 Manchester United news cycle while maintaining the premium journalistic standards of The Athletic .
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