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• Develop new features based on specifications, ensuring to always optimize for scalability and performance. • Contribute to and engage in our scrum process through sprint planning, review, retrospectives and daily standups. • Understand the technical requirements of new requests and work with other engineers to ensure the end result matches expectations of building a world class product. • Fix live bugs and triage the issue with company peers so the root cause can be identified. We can patch live issues but we always go back to fix the bigger problem. • Validate the quality of your work through manual and automated testing.

• lead the ideation, creation, and execution of premium video formats • responsible for transforming raw game highlights and in-depth analysis into compelling content • develop high-engagement video assets • stay ahead of social trends and algorithm shifts • evaluate and integrate emerging video technologies, AI tools, and data visualization software

Writer, Seattle Seahawks (Seattle) Location: Seattle, Washington Editorial / Full-time / Remote About Us Powered by one of the largest global newsrooms in sports media, The Athletic brings sports fans the most comprehensive stories about the teams, sports and athletes they love. The Athletic’s newsroom of 500+ full-time staff delivers in-depth coverage of hundreds of professional and college teams across more than 47 North American markets and all 20 football clubs in the English Premier League, as well as many Championship clubs. Responsibilities - Excellent news sense, along with ability to build relationships with sources that ultimately lead to authoritative reporting, which allows us to break news and write revelatory stories. - Ability to tell rich, ambitious, features through deep reporting and access that takes readers beyond the superficial storylines. - Attention to detail; must be meticulous and thorough when sourcing stories. - A deep understanding of audience needs and a desire to constantly satisfy those needs. - A sharp, analytical mind able to analyze a situation and add perspective. - Ability to work on a number of projects at the same time, balancing long-term projects with the need to deliver stories on a regular basis. - Ability to write quick news stories and provide analysis for a variety of platforms, including live journalism. - Ability and willingness to shoot video on location as part of event coverage and important stories. - Appear on The Athletic’s shows and series network to offer analysis and insight around biggest stories on your beat. - Creative and innovative approach to story ideation and video formats. - Unique and strong voice both in print and video that can stand out from competitors. - Must have the ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and share information. - Desire to connect with the audience by interacting with our readers. - Interest in internal metrics that can help understand what subscribers desire. Requirements - At least three years of relevant experience at a media company. - Prior experience covering a college or professional team beat; prior NFL beat experience preferred. - Thorough knowledge of the NFL. - Thorough knowledge of the journalistic process. - Interest in — and enthusiasm for — video, as well as other journalistic platforms. - This position is based in Seattle. For roles in the U.S., dependent on your role, you may be eligible for variable pay, such as an annual bonus and restricted stock. Benefits may include medical, dental and vision benefits, Flexible Spending Accounts (F.S.A.s), a company-matching 401(k) plan, paid vacation, paid sick days, paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement and professional development programs. For roles outside of the U.S., information on benefits will be provided during the interview process. We are excited to learn more about you and your experience. To keep our hiring process as fair and authentic as possible, we ask that you submit your own work and not use GenAI tools to generate substantive content during the application and interview process. If you are a candidate for a technical role, we will let you know what specific tools you are permitted to use for your technical assessment. 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.

• drive the global audience strategy on and off-platform • oversee performance and reporting on video produced across Video, Reporter and Shows & Series teams • manage and mentor a team of growth specialists and platform leads • oversee the end-to-end performance of all video content • lead the strategy and execution of our Creator Program • act as the primary liaison between the Video team and the Newsroom • own the departmental data stack • partner with the Senior Executive Producer of Creative Studios to support commercial RFPs • design and implement sophisticated workflows

• Manage campaigns and relationships with UK and EMEA-based brand partners and media agencies • Provide a high level of customer service, preempting client needs and responding in a timely manner • Oversee the delivery of bespoke content partnerships, ensuring all elements are delivered on time and to a high standard • Monitor campaign pacing and performance; deliver monthly and end-of-campaign reports using internal data tools • Work with strategy, planning and adops teams to ensure a smooth RFP process and campaign delivery once sold • Identify opportunities for campaign extensions and assist the Sales team in securing renewals.

• Partner with The Athletic newsroom and editorial leads to develop event concepts and programming that reflect our journalism and audience interests • Research, identify, and secure talent - including athletes, coaches, executives, and cultural figures – working through outreach, negotiations, and contracting • Build and shape run of show, including conversation arcs, formats and session structure • Collaborate with moderators, journalists, and hosts to prepare for on-stage conversations, including briefing materials and prep calls • Work cross-functionally with internal teams (editorial, marketing, commercial, creative development, production) to ensure seamless execution • Stay ahead of trends across sports, media, and culture to inform timely and relevant programming • Contribute to extending the life of event content across platforms (editorial, video, audio, social)

• Manage a staff of reporters with an emphasis on the delivery of news and distinct team analysis; generate and plan story and video ideas. • Establish process and priorities to balance content assignments that include breaking news, daily coverage, live blog contributions, long-form projects and video filming and editing. • Assist with the big-picture, conceptual vision for the vertical, including long-term direction; generating and planning story ideas; expansion opportunities. • Assist with overall NFL news decisions, coordination and editing. • Work to bring a distinctive, compelling, and authentic voice to all digital media products. • Maintain an understanding and proficiency of subscription and engagement metrics. • Maintain proficiency and knowledge of SEO (best practices available). • Contribute to oversight of staffing assignments, editorial resources and process. • Maintain an updated and accurate forward-looking editorial budget on Airtable. • Collaborate with staff on story and video ideas. • Collaborate with the Visuals team on best execution for stories with a clear visual element. • Collaborate with Audience team on headlines, URLs and best publication times. • Edit and publish stories via WordPress

Title: Deputy Managing Editor, Daily Desk (UK) Location: United Kingdom Type: Full-time Workplace: onsite Category: Editorial Job Description: About Us Powered by one of the largest global newsrooms in sports media, The Athletic brings sports fans the most comprehensive stories about the teams, sports and athletes they love. The Athletic’s newsroom of 450+ full-time staff delivers in-depth coverage of hundreds of professional and college teams across more than 47 North American markets and all 20 football clubs in the English Premier League, as well as many Championship clubs. About the Roles The Athletic is hiring a Deputy Managing Editor for our Daily Desk, which will work across the newsroom to strengthen the quality of our everyday report and to seize on opportunities throughout the sports world for compelling journalism. The desk will be staffed many hours throughout each day, from early in the North America day to late in the North America night, and will bridge with our team in London to give us 24/7 coverage. This role will be based in the UK office and will work early in the day to continue the news cycle roll out overnight. Successful candidates will have strong news judgment to launch on stories as well as deft editing skills to lift up stories that are already in motion. They will work with accuracy, clarity, thoroughness, flexibility and speed, as appropriate. Duties will sometimes involve both editing and writing, depending on news demands, staffing and other factors. All roles will involve a level of collaboration with reporters and editors throughout the newsroom. These jobs are remote, for candidates located in either the United States or Canada. They will also at times require work during nights and weekends, in line with the newsroom’s needs and the sports calendar. Responsibilities - Rigorously edit and publish stories from sportswriters of numerous types, including stories filed directly by reporters and stories already edited by assigning editors or others. - Collaborate with sport editors to launch coverage around breaking news. - Coordinate with reporters in the field and editors who are contributing to coverage. - Maintain strong understanding of style and story structure, with the ability to identify mistakes and to improve pieces as needed. - Collaborate with sport editors to plan ahead for coverage of key events, to coordinate daily assignments and to strategize on particular areas of coverage. - Work to draw out the distinctive, compelling and authentic voice we bring to all coverage, particularly for nuanced and difficult stories. - Regularly lift stories by making sure they are clear and compelling and collaboratively seeking improvements as needed. - Contribute to the improvement of workflow and best practices for the desk and its wide range of assignments and demands. - Assist in maintaining an updated and accurate forward-looking editorial budget. - Collaborate with design and photo teams on best execution for stories with a clear visual element, and with other areas of the newsroom as necessary. - For some editors, direct supervision of staff with an emphasis on the delivery of news and strong editing. - For some editors, leadership on certain shifts or in key areas of the report. - For some editors, communication between shifts and departments to ensure smooth workflow. - At times, write and report spot news and trending stories with accuracy, speed and authority. - As necessary, identify and pitch news, trending stories and explainers. - Maintain a strong understanding of search optimization and how to identify coverage opportunities. - Use real-time metrics to assess performance and adjust. Requirements - 4+ years experience editing news stories of various types. - Strong copy editing experience, with demonstrated consistency in lifting stories and making them stronger. - Editing experience on news stories is strongly preferred. - Familiarity and comfort with multiple social media platforms to seek out news. - Demonstrated experience working with reporters, with managerial experience a bonus. - An ability and willingness to work nights and weekends. - Interest and knowledge across a range of different sports. - Familiarity with WordPress is a bonus, but must have strong comfort working in a content management system for news. - An ability to work in the UK without need for sponsorship. The Athletic offers unique perks and benefits to all full-time employees based on their country of residence. Our UK benefits packages offer 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. Click here to review our Applicant Privacy Notice, which describes how and when The Athletic Media Company collects, uses, and shares certain personal information of job applicants and prospective employees. We do not conduct interviews via text or instant message and we do not ask candidates to download software, to purchase equipment through us, or to provide sensitive personally identifiable information, such as bank accounts or social security numbers. 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• Lead the daily editorial meeting and own the "Master Rundown." • Oversee the writing of all show scripts, intros, and teases. • Act as the "Line Producer" during the live broadcast. • Supervise Associate Producers, Production Assistants, and Editors. • Take "ownership" of complex feature segments. • Review all video assets and graphics prior to air. • Lead the post-mortem meeting to analyze what worked and what didn't.

• Direct the end-to-end editorial and technical flow of a daily live show, including "calling the show" from the control room or overseeing the Director to ensure a high-paced, visually engaging broadcast. • Lead the daily "pitch-to-air" cycle, managing the show rundown to ensure the perfect balance of breaking news, deep-dive analysis, and audience interaction. • Direct a specialized crew of technical directors, audio engineers, and camera operators. Foster a culture of "live excellence" where technical hitches are handled with grace and speed. • Work directly with high-profile hosts and analysts, providing real-time feedback via IFB to guide pacing, tone, and transitions during live hits. • Oversee the visual aesthetic of the show, leveraging multi-cam setups, remote guest integrations, and real-time graphics to create a premium look. • Collaborate with the newsroom to ensure live coverage aligns with and spotlights The Athletic’s reporting, and partner with the social/growth teams to maximize the "clippability" of live moments for post-show distribution. • Work with commercial teams to seamlessly weave live-read sponsorships and custom branded segments into the broadcast without sacrificing editorial integrity. • Collaborate with production partners and software developers to design custom chat integrations that allow the audience to participate in streams in real time (ex: polls, Q&As, trivia).