Writer, Womens Soccer @ The Athletic
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
The Athletic is looking for an energetic, motivated reporter to cover women’s soccer. They should be interested in telling unique stories to a global audience that appreciates quality above all else, with a desire to break and explain news stories and delve deep into the tactical side of the game. Experience in live journalism and other journalistic platforms, such as podcasting and/or video, would be a bonus.
This reporter would work as part of a team dedicated to covering the women’s game in North America and would be supported to develop their journalistic skills by a desk that prioritizes women’s soccer.
This position is a remote role based in the U.S.
Responsibilities
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- 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.
Requirements
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- 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.
- This position is a remote role based in the U.S.
The annual base salary range for this role is $70,000.00 – $90,000.00 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.