The Athletic · 2 hours ago
Writer, Women's Soccer (Remote)
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Responsibilities
Excellent news sense, along with strong sources to break or advance the news.
Attention to detail; must be meticulous and thorough when sourcing stories.
Ability to work on a number of projects at the same time, balancing long-term pieces with the need to deliver stories on a regular basis and meet deadlines.
Ability to write quick news stories and provide analysis for a variety of platforms, including live journalism.
Creative and innovative approach to story ideation and formats.
Must have the ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and share information.
Desire to connect with the audience by interacting with our community section and holding Q&As, as appropriate.
Contribute to the Full Time newsletter and podcast, as required.
Qualification
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Required
Minimum 2+ years of relevant experience at a media company.
Thorough knowledge of global women’s soccer.
Thorough knowledge of the journalistic process.
Interest in other journalistic platforms, including podcasting and/or video, a plus.
Preferred
Experience in live journalism and other journalistic platforms, such as podcasting and/or video.
Benefits
Highly competitive, employer-contributed medical, dental, vision, basic life and disability insurance plans.
Savings accounts for medical, wellness, and childcare expenses.
401k retirement savings plan and employer match.
Paid time off including paid sick leave, 12 paid holidays, 15 days of accrued vacation to start, and up to 20 weeks of Paid Parental Leave.
Company
The Athletic
The Athletic is an online media company that specializes in online news publishing for the sports industry.
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$139.46MKey Investors
Bedrock Capital PartnersFounders FundEvolution Media
2022-01-06Acquired
2020-01-21Series D· $50M
2019-05-29Series C· $21.76M
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