Sports Video Producer

New York Post

122d • $85,000 - $100,000

About The Position

The New York Post delivers the best in News, Sports, Entertainment and Pop Culture with wit, irreverence, and authority. Over the past 224 years, The Post has evolved into a multi-platform media company spanning print, digital, video, audio, app, television and commerce. The New York Post video team is seeking a Sports Video Producer (M-F, Day Shift) to help create compelling, shareable videos about sports and own the conversation about New York Sports. We’re seeking a digital video maestro who can help manage sports video production in a variety of formats: shorts, interstitials, news of the day to platform-specific content, podcasts and short form video series. Per our publication’s mantra, you agree that news doesn’t have to be boring and you appreciate the odd and unconventional stories as well as important ones. This is an opportunity to join an iconic media brand as it continues exponential digital growth. The New York Post has garnered more than a billion video views across various platforms in the past year.

Requirements

• 6+ years of experience in a fast-paced online news or sports media environment with a proven track record of producing high-quality video content.
• Strong leadership skills, including managing production teams and end-to-end workflows, with the ability to step into editing and production as needed while effectively delegating to ensure team success.
• Deep knowledge of NYC sports, including major leagues, fantasy, esports, and emerging trends, with strong editorial judgment and sports production experience.
• Demonstrated ability to pitch, script, and produce compelling video content, from one-offs to recurring franchises, while collaborating effectively with on-camera talent to refine scripts and delivery.
• Hands-on video editing expertise, with proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro required; working knowledge of Photoshop and After Effects is a plus.
• Strong digital instincts and experience creating and optimizing video for social platforms (YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, Snapchat, X), with familiarity in YouTube best practices, SEO, metadata, and discoverability strategies.
• Ability to analyze audience metrics and apply insights using tools such as Parse.ly, CrowdTangle, WordPress, and Brightcove to drive strategy and growth.
• Excellent time management, communication, and collaboration skills, with proven success working across editorial and cross-functional teams.
• Must be able to work onsite in New York, Monday through Friday, with occasional evening or weekend work as needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead the sports video team in producing original, high-quality content from concept to publication, balancing leadership with hands-on production.
• Manage and mentor a team of associate producers, editors, and production assistants while contributing directly to scripting, editing, and production as needed.
• Oversee the full production workflow, including pitching, scripting, directing talent, editing, and publishing, ensuring projects are completed efficiently and on time.
• Work with editors, reporters, and on-camera talent to align video output with sports coverage priorities, shape scripts, refine delivery, and keep content sharp and engaging.
• Lead creative brainstorming sessions to develop one-off videos, recurring series, and sponsorable franchises that resonate with a wide sports audience.
• Optimize all video content for digital and social platforms, applying best practices for titles, metadata, thumbnails, playlisting, and syndication.
• Guide the production of platform-specific content, including versions for YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, X, Snapchat, and emerging channels.
• Apply deep knowledge of New York City sports, major leagues, fantasy, esports, gambling, and viral trends to help shape coverage and strategy.
• Use analytics and performance metrics to evaluate success and refine video strategy across platforms.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining creativity, speed, and editorial quality.

Benefits

• Comprehensive and highly competitive benefits package, with a variety of physical health, retirement and savings, caregiving, emotional wellbeing, transportation, and other benefits.
• Elective benefits employees may select to best fit the needs and personal situations of our diverse workforce.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees