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An online, direct-to-consumer subscription media company, The Athletic was founded in 2015 to cover "every sports story that matters." The Athletic is committed
Senior Director, UK Series
Location
United Kingdom
Posted
147 days ago
Salary
0
Seniority
Senior
Job Description
Senior Director, UK Series
The Athletic
• The Senior Director, UK Series is responsible for the creative leadership, audience growth, and commercial performance of The Athletic’s UK-based series portfolio. • Ensure these brands consistently exceed audience expectations, especially around tentpole moments. • Lead The Athletic’s UK production team, partner closely with UK newsroom leadership, and collaborate with external production companies. • Work cross-functionally with operations, sales, marketing, product, and finance to set strategy, unlock revenue, and manage resources.
Job Requirements
- 10+ years of experience in media, sports, or entertainment, with a strong track record in content leadership, production, or general management.
- Proven experience running or overseeing multi-platform series (audio, video, digital, social), ideally within sports, news, or premium content.
- Deep understanding of UK and global football and/or Formula 1 audiences, with a strong editorial instinct for what resonates culturally.
- Demonstrated ability to balance creative ambition with commercial outcomes, including experience working with sales, sponsors, or partners.
- Experience leading teams, managing budgets, and working cross-functionally in complex organizations.
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to influence senior stakeholders and external partners.
- Comfortable operating at both a strategic and hands-on level, especially around major live moments and breaking news cycles.
Benefits
- The Athletic offers unique perks and benefits to all full-time employees based on their country of residence
- Competitive benefits packages
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