Designer - Editorial

📋 Description

• 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.

🎯 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.

🏖️ 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.