Full-Time

Senior Designer

Editorial

Posted on 8/15/2024

The Athletic Media Company

The Athletic Media Company

501-1,000 employees

Digital sports news and analysis platform

Consumer Software
Entertainment

Compensation Overview

£50k - £60kAnnually

Mid, Senior

London, UK

Hybrid role for candidates located in the United Kingdom.

Category
Graphic Design
Illustration
Art, Graphics & Animation
Required Skills
Adobe Creative Suite
Adobe Photoshop
Requirements
  • At least 4 years of design experience in a newsroom or other relevant industry.
  • Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, Indesign, etc.).
  • Ability to manage your time across several workstreams.
  • Data visualization and/or motion design skills are a plus.
Responsibilities
  • Work closely with the newsroom to enhance articles, social media, newsletters and audio experiences with custom artwork and templates.
  • On a daily-basis you might: Use photos, type and vector elements to create bespoke hero images for stories and social posts.
  • On a monthly-basis you might: Maintain and audit a library of editorial and social templates, creating new templates when needed.
  • On a project-basis you might: Commission freelance illustrators to create original artwork for podcasts.
The Athletic Media Company

The Athletic Media Company

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The Athletic provides detailed sports news, stories, scores, schedules, and podcasts for sports enthusiasts. Its product features in-depth coverage from experienced writers, offering breaking news and insightful analysis on major leagues like the NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, and international sports such as Formula One and soccer. The Athletic operates on a subscription model, allowing users to access premium content that is not available for free, which helps fund high-quality journalism. Unlike many competitors that rely heavily on advertising, The Athletic focuses on delivering quality content directly to its subscribers. The company's goal is to serve dedicated sports fans who seek comprehensive and engaging coverage of their favorite teams and leagues.

Company Stage

Acquired

Total Funding

$135.7M

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2016

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

4%

1 year growth

1%

2 year growth

4%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Increased interest in women's sports coverage boosts The Athletic's market potential.
  • Hiring high-profile journalists strengthens The Athletic's editorial team and subscriber appeal.
  • New podcast series cater to audiences preferring audio content over traditional articles.

What critics are saying

  • Increased competition from digital sports media outlets like ESPN and Bleacher Report.
  • Free sports content platforms may reduce the perceived value of The Athletic's subscription.
  • Maintaining subscriber growth is challenging in a saturated market with selective consumers.

What makes The Athletic Media Company unique

  • The Athletic offers in-depth sports coverage from top-tier writers.
  • It operates on a subscription-based model, focusing on quality over quantity.
  • The company provides exclusive content not available for free elsewhere.

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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

INACTIVE