theathletic - The Athletic Media Company - Manager, Video Growth

• Experience: 7+ years of relevant experience in video growth, social media strategy, or digital publishing, with at least 3-5 years in a formal people management role. • Leadership Mastery: Proven track record of managing teams and navigating complex, matrixed organizations. • Creator Economy Expert: Deep understanding of the creator landscape, including talent management, contract nuances, and understanding what content enhances The Athletic brand • Algorithmic Authority: Intimate knowledge of YouTube, TikTok, and Meta algorithms, with a demonstrated ability to pivot strategies based on platform shifts. • Editorial Judgment: Strong news sense and the ability to ensure creator-led content meets the rigorous editorial standards of The Athletic. • Technical Proficiency: While this is a leadership role, you must be fluent in the Adobe Creative Suite (Premiere and Photoshop) to provide high-level creative direction and quality control. • Communication: Exceptional copywriting and presentation skills; ability to "speak to the numbers" to stakeholders at the executive level. • Strategic Vision: Ability to work with high autonomy, transforming high-level business goals into tactical execution plans for your team. • The annual base salary range for this role is $90,000.00 - $120,000.00 USD. The total compensation offered for this position may vary based on factors such as education, experience, skills, and location. • 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.