Senior Producer (Remote)

About the Role

We are seeking a creative, detail-oriented Senior Producer/Editor to join Rates & Barrels, The Athletic's flagship baseball podcast. In this role, you will be responsible for leading the production process of our podcast, owning the audio and video post-production process, developing engaging rundowns and segment formats, growing audience and community engagement, and ensuring that each episode is of the highest quality. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience producing video and audio podcasts, have working knowledge of YouTube, Discord, and social platforms, and be passionate about baseball, storytelling and digital media.

Responsibilities

Show Production:

• Collaborate with the hosts on all elements of show creative.
• Assist the entire production process from pre-production planning to final delivery.
• Manage scheduling, coordination, and logistics to ensure smooth episode execution.

Editing & Post-Production:

• Edit episode video and mix audio to produce high-quality content, and publish episodes to our distribution platforms.
• Ensure consistency in style and sound quality across all segments.

Content Research & Segment Development:

• Conduct thorough research to identify compelling topics and trends relevant to our audience, and key stats for our on-air talent.
• Help to develop innovative segments and series that add value and drive listener engagement.

Rundown Creation:

• Collaborate with the R&B team to ensure content is engaging and on-brand.
• Contribute to episode rundowns that outline segment order, timing, and content flow.

Digital Media & Social Integration:

• Identify potential video clips for distribution on YouTube and other social channels.
• Provide direction and feedback to external social media editors (when applicable)
• Work closely with the show’s hosts/producers to develop social first content.
• Manage community building through Discord, YouTube, and other social channels.

Collaboration & Communication:

• Coordinate with hosts, guests, and team members to gather content and feedback.
• Manage deadlines and provide regular updates on production progress.

Requirements

• Proven experience in podcast production, video editing, and social media content creation.
• Proficiency with audio and video editing software (e.g., Adobe Audition, Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, or similar).
• Strong research skills and the ability to develop creative content segments.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and project management skills.
• Familiarity with YouTube platform dynamics and social media best practices.
• Demonstrated experience creating content that drives audience engagement and growth.
• Passion and enthusiasm for, and intellectual curiosity about, all things baseball.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.