Full-Time
Writer
Updated on 6/27/2026
The Athletic Media Company
501-1,000 employees
Subscription-based sports journalism with premium content
No salary listed
Seattle, WA, USA
Remote
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- At least three years of relevant experience at a media company.
- Prior experience covering a college or professional team beat; prior NFL beat experience preferred.
- Thorough knowledge of the NFL.
- Thorough knowledge of the journalistic process.
- Interest in — and enthusiasm for — video, as well as other journalistic platforms.
- This position is based in Seattle.
- For roles in the U.S., dependent on your role, you may be eligible for variable pay, such as an annual bonus and restricted stock.
- Benefits may include medical, dental and vision benefits, Flexible Spending Accounts (F.S.A.s), a company-matching 401(k) plan, paid vacation, paid sick days, paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement and professional development programs.
- For roles outside of the U.S., information on benefits will be provided during the interview process.
- We are excited to learn more about you and your experience. To keep our hiring process as fair and authentic as possible, we ask that you submit your own work and not use GenAI tools to generate substantive content during the application and interview process.
- If you are a candidate for a technical role, we will let you know what specific tools you are permitted to use for your technical assessment.
- The Athletic Media Company is an equal opportunity employer and enthusiastically encourages people from all backgrounds and experiences to apply. The Athletic will consider all applicants without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical and/or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.
- Excellent news sense, along with ability to build relationships with sources that ultimately lead to authoritative reporting, which allows us to break news and write revelatory stories.
- Ability to tell rich, ambitious, features through deep reporting and access that takes readers beyond the superficial storylines.
- Attention to detail; must be meticulous and thorough when sourcing stories.
- A deep understanding of audience needs and a desire to constantly satisfy those needs.
- A sharp, analytical mind able to analyze a situation and add perspective.
- Ability to work on a number of projects at the same time, balancing long-term projects with the need to deliver stories on a regular basis.
- Ability to write quick news stories and provide analysis for a variety of platforms, including live journalism.
- Ability and willingness to shoot video on location as part of event coverage and important stories.
- Appear on The Athletic’s shows and series network to offer analysis and insight around biggest stories on your beat.
- Creative and innovative approach to story ideation and video formats.
- Unique and strong voice both in print and video that can stand out from competitors.
- Must have the ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and share information.
- Desire to connect with the audience by interacting with our readers.
- Interest in internal metrics that can help understand what subscribers desire.
The Athletic provides digital sports journalism with in-depth news, long-form stories, scores, schedules, and podcasts. It delivers premium content through a subscription model, giving paying readers access to articles and exclusive coverage by top writers, with updates on major leagues and international sports. The product works by offering monthly or annual access to a library of premium articles and podcasts through its website and apps; revenue comes primarily from subscribers, supported by partnerships and sponsored content. The Athletic differentiates itself from competitors by prioritizing high-quality, detailed reporting and smart analysis from top writers, rather than relying on cookie-cutter, ad-driven coverage. Its goal is to serve passionate sports fans with comprehensive, insightful journalism and to sustain its journalism by building a loyal subscription-based community.”} verkeerde_seconds_empty_rate: 0} // note: ignore any extraneous fields if present in tool input
Company Size
501-1,000
Company Stage
Acquired
Total Funding
$689.6M
Headquarters
San Francisco, California
Founded
2016
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- The Athletic achieved profitability in last three quarters of 2025, validating NYT's $550M acquisition investment.
- Strategic partnerships like State Farm enhance Women's World Cup coverage, expanding audience reach and sponsorship revenue.
- Podcast expansion including 'The Playcallers' series diversifies content formats beyond text, attracting broader listener demographics.
What critics are saying
- NYT paywall integration cannibalizes standalone subscriptions, causing 20-30% subscriber churn within 6 months.
- Substack competitors and AI aggregators erode premium soccer and analysis demand, reducing $10/month subscription appeal.
- NYT cost-cutting targets 30-50% newsroom reduction, triggering talent exodus and editorial quality degradation.
What makes The Athletic Media Company unique
- Acquired by New York Times in 2022 for $550M, integrating premium sports journalism into major media conglomerate.
- Subscription-based model with nearly 5 million subscribers as of November 2024, demonstrating scale in sports media.
- High-profile editorial talent including Dianna Russini from ESPN and award-winning investigative sports journalists.
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Benefits
Paid Time Off
Paid Sick Leave
Paid Parental Leave
401(k)
Short & Long Term Disability
Free Subscription
Competitive Health Care
HSA & FSA
Commuter Benefits
Growth & Insights and Company News
6 month growth
↓ -3%1 year growth
↓ -3%2 year growth
↓ -3%The Athletic has raised $40 million in Series C funding to enhance its growth and content development. This funding round underscores increasing investor confidence in premium sports journalism. The news was published by Athletism Info and pksportsnews on July 31, 2025.
The New York Times Company announced today that it has entered into an agreement to acquire The Athletic.
Jorge Vilda, the former head coach of the Spain women's national team that won the 2023 Women's World Cup nearly two months ago, has been hired as the head coach of the Morocco women's national team, The Athletic reported Thursday.
Global soccer insider Fabrizio Romano reportedly nearly joined The Athletic's staff of sports news breakers this year.
Terri Ann Glynn joins The Athletic.