The Athletic

The Athletic

Sports website

theathletic.com

Open positions (15)

1w ago

Senior Editor, NFL

United States

$110k-$150k / year

You'll lead **NFL coverage** for The Athletic, managing a staff of reporters and shaping **editorial strategy**. Your work will directly impact **subscription and engagement metrics** while delivering distinctive sports journalism.

Remote|Senior|Full-time|Media
6d ago

Social Producer

Manchester, England, United Kingdom

$55k-$75k / year

You'll own and expand the digital footprint of Talk of the Devils, a top Manchester United podcast, by turning every recording into a **multi-platform content engine**. You'll film, edit, and distribute **high-impact vertical shorts** while managing live streams and community engagement. This role offers the chance to work directly with show talent and drive the conversation for millions of fans.

Mid|Full-time|Media
2w ago

Executive Producer, Live Streaming Programs

Los Angeles, California, United States

$200k-$300k / year

You'll lead a **flagship daily live sports show** from the control room at The Athletic, driving the energy and editorial voice of a multi-cam broadcast. You'll **manage high-profile talent** in real-time and bridge journalism with modern multi-platform production. This role offers a chance to shape interactive live experiences for a dedicated audience.

Lead|Full-time|Media
2w ago

Senior Social Producer

Los Angeles, California, United States

$85k-$120k / year

You'll own the digital footprint of a daily live sports show, identifying viral moments and creating high-performing social assets. You'll be embedded in the control room, editing clips, moderating live chat, and filming behind-the-scenes content to drive **audience growth** across platforms like TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube.

Senior|Full-time|Media
2w ago

Graphics Producer

Los Angeles, California, United States

$80k-$110k / year

You'll shape the visual storytelling of a new daily live sports show at The Athletic, turning complex analytics into **thumb-stopping on-screen graphics**. You'll operate broadcast graphics engines in a high-pressure live control room, ensuring every frame looks **premium and accurate**. This role sits at the intersection of journalism, design, and live execution.

Senior|Full-time|Media
3w ago

Head of Social & Off-Platform Growth

You'll lead audience **growth strategy** across social video, YouTube, podcasting, and creator platforms at **The Athletic**, a leading sports media outlet. Your core impact will be to convert social audiences into subscribers while managing a P&L and a team of growth leads.

Hybrid|Senior|Full-time|Media
2w ago

Senior Producer, Live Streaming Programs

Los Angeles, California, United States

$100k-$150k / year

You'll serve as the editorial lead for **a new daily flagship live show** at The Athletic, owning the rundown and ensuring seamless on-air execution. You'll translate **deep-dive sports journalism** into high-energy live segments, leading a team of producers and editors. This is a rare opportunity to architect a show from the ground up with the backing of a major sports media brand.

Senior|Full-time|Media
3w ago

Executive Producer

$85k-$115k / year

You'll lead **production of The Athletic's flagship baseball show** and own the **audio and video post-production process**. You'll collaborate with hosts on show creative, scheduling, and community engagement across YouTube and Discord.

Remote|Senior|Full-time|Media
3w ago

Senior Machine Learning Operations Engineer

$150k-$200k / year

You'll **design and maintain ML infrastructure** for **productionizing models** that power visible product features at The Athletic. Core impact: ensuring model accuracy and reliability through robust monitoring and alerting.

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Remote|Senior|Full-time|Media
3w ago

Business Development and Partnerships Director

$165k-$195k / year

You'll secure and manage **long-term revenue-driving partnerships** for The Athletic, working across all functions to maximize business impact. You'll grow **league partnerships portfolios** and be accountable for deal success. This role offers the chance to shape strategy for a leading sports media company.

Remote|Lead|Full-time|Media
3w ago

Staff Product Designer

$160k-$200k / year

You'll lead design strategy and execution across key product initiatives at **The Athletic**, a leading sports media company. You'll balance **strategic thinking** with hands-on execution to create intuitive experiences for sports fans. This role offers **high autonomy** and impact at scale.

Remote|Lead|Full-time|Media
3w ago

Writer, Seattle Seahawks

$55k-$85k / year

You'll cover the Seattle Seahawks for The Athletic, a leading sports media outlet with over 500 full-time journalists. Your reporting will drive authoritative stories and break news, making you a trusted voice for fans. You'll collaborate with a talented team and engage directly with the audience.

Remote|Mid|Full-time|Media
3w ago

Manager, Commercial Planning & Analysis

$120k-$160k / year

You'll architect and steward high-value commercial initiatives as the quantitative engine driving strategy at **The Athletic**, a leading sports media platform. You'll own the full lifecycle of complex deals—from modeling and negotiation to post-close performance tracking. This hybrid role sits at the intersection of **business development**, **strategy**, and **operational rigor**, reporting to the VP of Advertising Finance.

Hybrid|Mid|Full-time|Media
3w ago

Director, Engineering

$200k-$300k / year

You'll **lead a team of engineers** building products across web, iOS, and Android for a **top sports media platform**. Your impact includes **hiring, mentoring, and shaping technical strategy** to deliver high-quality software at scale.

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Remote|Director|Full-time|Media
3w ago

VP, Legal

$250k-$350k / year

You'll act as a senior legal leader for **The Athletic**, supporting product, design, data, and engineering teams on compliance. Your core impact is providing **risk-based solutions** that balance legal requirements with business objectives. This hybrid role reports to the General Counsel and offers exposure to **AI and generative AI legal issues**.

Lead|Full-time|Media