Designer - Editorial

About Us

The Athletic is a digital sports media company that brings true sports fans closer to the athletes, teams and leagues that captivate their attention. We serve a multi-faceted audience that craves a richer connection and understanding with immersive storytelling and a like-minded community of fans. Founded in 2016 and with major operational hubs in San Francisco, Los Angeles, London and Melbourne, we empower a truly global team of more than 600 creators and cover more than 250 professional sports and collegiate teams across the United States, Canada and the UK. Our newsroom has produced thousands of in-depth reports along with more than 120 podcasts and other forms of premium content. Put simply, The Athletic is at the center of a sports fan’s universe.

About the role 

We are seeking a highly motivated, multi-disciplinary designer to join our growing Editorial Design & Visuals Department and contribute to our award-winning journalism. The ideal candidate must demonstrate a passion for visual journalism, have strong communication skills, the ability to work in a fast-paced environment and a meticulous attention to detail. 

This role will report to the Managing Editor, Design and the candidate must be able to work Sunday through Thursday, 12-8p ET. 

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 comprehensive library of editorial and social templates, leveraging both design and motion graphics skills.

• On a project-basis you might: Commission freelance illustrators to create original artwork for podcasts or create visual identities for our biggest moments of the year, like the Super Bowl or the Olympics. 

Requirements

• 1–4 years of design experience in a newsroom or a related industry.

• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, After Effects, etc) and Figma.

• Strong time management skills, with the ability to juggle multiple work streams effectively. 

• A background in journalism is a valuable plus. 

• Data visualization expertise is a bonus.

The annual base salary range for this role is $70,000.00 - $80,000.00 USD. The total compensation offered for this position may vary based on factors such as education, experience, skills, and location. It may also include non-cash rewards and benefits. The base salary range is subject to change and may be modified in the future.

The Athletic offers unique perks and benefits to all full-time employees based on their country of residence. Our comprehensive US benefits package includes:

- 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.

For international candidates: Our global benefits packages offer similar benefits and perks, competitive to the local market.

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.

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