Executive Producer

TL;DR

Executive Producer (Video): Lead and scale a Manchester United podcast into a multi-platform, video-first franchise with an accent on YouTube and social vertical growth, editorial/visual evolution, and people management. Focus on building production workflows for rapid turnarounds, managing high-profile talent, and using YouTube/social analytics plus podcast download data to maximize audience retention.

Location: Manchester, UK (in-person)

Company

hirify.global produces premium sports journalism and digital media.

What you will do

• Own the strategic, editorial, and visual evolution of the Manchester United podcast, transitioning it from audio to a video-first, multi-platform show.
• Lead a Manchester-based production team (producers, editors, and community managers) and drive creative excellence with fast turnaround times.
• Build and execute a growth strategy for YouTube and social vertical video (TikTok, Instagram Reels, X), including thumbnail/title hooks, pacing, and community engagement.
• Manage hosting talent and Manchester United correspondents with feedback on pacing, video presence, and on-camera chemistry.
• Collaborate with the UK football editorial team to align show topics with breaking news, transfer windows, and matchday coverage.
• Integrate premium custom sponsorships into audio and video feeds and iterate using YouTube/social analytics and podcast download data.

Requirements

• 7+ years of digital media experience producing high-profile video podcasts or digital sports programming for a major publisher, broadcaster, or club channel.
• Deep YouTube expertise, including retention strategies, thumbnail/title optimization, and community-building.
• Strong football fluency focused on Manchester United and the Premier League landscape.
• Expert knowledge of video talk show formats, control room workflows, multi-camera studio setups, and modern digital editing techniques.
• Proven in-person leadership experience managing creative teams under tight deadlines.
• Location: full-time, in-person role based at the studio production hub in Manchester.

Culture & Benefits

• UK benefits packages competitive to the local market for full-time employees.
• Equal opportunity employer encouraging applicants from all backgrounds and experiences.

Hiring process

• Interviews are not conducted via text/instant message.
• Recruiters use only @theathletic.com email addresses; avoid fraudulent recruiting schemes.