Website The Athletic
About The Athletic
The Athletic isn’t your average sports news source. They offer immersive storytelling and a strong sense of community, bringing fans closer to the athletes and teams they love. Their growing global team covers over 250 professional and collegiate teams across the US, Canada, and the UK.
The Opportunity
This remote role is for a highly motivated and detail-oriented designer to create visuals that elevate The Athletic’s journalism. You’ll collaborate with the newsroom to produce:
-Bespoke hero images for stories and social media posts
-Editorial and social media templates (maintaining a library and creating new ones)
-Original artwork for podcasts (by commissioning freelance illustrators)
You’re a perfect fit if you have:
-4+ years of design experience in a newsroom or similar environment
-Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, etc.)
-Excellent time management skills
-Strong communication skills
-A love for sports journalism (a plus!)
-Data visualization or motion design skills (a plus)
The Athletic offers a competitive compensation package, including:
-Base salary range of $95,000 – $110,000 USD
-Comprehensive health insurance, dental, vision, and disability plans
-401k retirement savings plan with employer match
-Paid time off, including paid sick leave, holidays, vacation, and parental leave
-This is a remote position for candidates based in the US, Canada, or the UK only.
Join a passionate team and create visuals that fuel sports fans’ obsession! Apply today!
Note: Beware of fraudulent job offers. The Athletic uses careers@theathletic.com for recruitment.
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