The Athletic Media Company

Build and maintain machine learning model production infrastructure and monitoring systems. | 4-6 years experience in ML ops or data engineering with Python, ML frameworks, and cloud platform expertise. | 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. About the Role We are looking for a senior machine learning operations engineer who understands data pipelines, infrastructure, and model monitoring. In this role, you will work closely with our data science and data engineering teams to help us productionize and maintain advanced machine learning models. As the first machine learning operations engineer on our small data science team, your work will be critical to both the data team at The Athletic and the company as a whole. This role is 100% remote for candidates currently residing in either the United States or Canada. Responsibilities • Design, build, and maintain machine learning model productionization infrastructure. These models will drive very visible product features at The Athletic, and your infrastructure is key to their success. • Work with the rest of the data science team to streamline model training, validation, and deployment. • Implement robust monitoring and alerting for model performance, drift, and data quality, ensuring our models remain accurate in production. • Cultivate an outstanding data science environment by championing best practices in ML Ops and evaluating and integrating new technologies into our data science stack. Requirements • 4-6 years of experience as a data scientist, data engineer, or machine learning engineer with a proven ability to build machine learning model pipelines and infrastructure. • Strong working knowledge of Python and SQL to pull, transform, and otherwise deal with data in all of its forms. • Proven experience with ML frameworks (e.g., scikit-learn, PyTorch) and cloud platforms (e.g., GCP, AWS, Azure). • Hands-on experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and Airflow. • Ability to drive projects with minimal guidance and prioritize high-impact work. • Strong verbal and written communication skills with ability to build cross-functional relationships. • Can explain sophisticated concepts to diverse audiences and craft compelling stories with data. The annual base salary range for this role is $140,000.00 - $150,000.00 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. 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. Beware of fraudulent job recruiting schemes! Our recruiters use [email protected] exclusively, and our team members will use an email address with @theathletic.com domain. 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. If you have been contacted by someone claiming to be a member of the recruiting/HR team at The Athletic but operating from a different email address about a job offer, please report it as potential job fraud to the law enforcement and to [email protected].

Lead and manage a team of journalists to produce high-quality, accurate, and timely investigative stories across multiple platforms. | Over 10 years of digital journalism experience, including personnel management, mastery of copy editing, story framing, and journalistic standards, with experience handling sensitive subjects and source vetting. | 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. About the Role The Athletic seeks an experienced editor to run its new rapid-response investigative unit. This individual should have experience managing people, editing copy and guiding investigative work. The ideal candidate should be collaborative in nature, able to shift gears quickly and also capable of juggling numerous projects at once. The editor also will be responsible for setting and implementing coverage strategy and directing the most effective storytelling methods, from video to audio to graphics to text. This position reports to the deputy editorial director for investigations, but the editor will work closely with all our vertical editors, going where the news demands. This position is based in the United States or Canada. Requirements • 10+ years of experience in digital journalism, including at least five years of direct editorial and personnel management. • Proven mastery of copy editing, story structure and framing, style guidelines and journalistic standards, including accuracy, fairness and other critical values. • Expert ability to strengthen stories from inception to publication, and to collaborate with colleagues from multiple entry points. • Clear understanding of sensitive subjects and source vetting, with the ability to coach reporters and fellow editors in challenging journalistic situations. • Ability to collaborate and execute on top-level editorial vision of the newsroom, fitting practical needs with broader priorities. Responsibilities • Lead The Athletic's push to continually deliver journalism that is the best in the industry and that reaches readers effectively. • Manage and direct a staff of writers toward the planning and publication of a significant number of stories each year. • Guide the writing and editing process with an emphasis on accuracy, clean copy, strong reporting, clear writing, sharp framing and timely publishing and updating for a wide variety of stories. • Collaborate with vertical editors, reporters and other areas of the newsroom. • Work to consistently lift the quality of our stories, to apply our standards and to coach our journalists to be rigorous, nimble and creative in their work. • Establish processes and priorities for a steady workflow. • Provide long-term direction for the team and strategic development for individual staff. • Maintain proficiency and knowledge of audience best practices, and in collaboration with our audience team strategize for stories on SEO, push alerts and placement opportunities for multiple platforms. • Oversee the vertical's financial budget and manage travel needs. The annual base salary range for this role is $120,000.00 - $135,000.00 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. 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. Beware of fraudulent job recruiting schemes! Our recruiters use [email protected] exclusively, and our team members will use an email address with @theathletic.com domain. 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. If you have been contacted by someone claiming to be a member of the recruiting/HR team at The Athletic but operating from a different email address about a job offer, please report it as potential job fraud to the law enforcement and to [email protected].

Use data and analysis to enhance reporting and publish compelling data visualizations. Help build interactive projects and consult on the use of statistics in editorial conclusions. | Candidates should have experience with data and statistics, as well as a creative approach to sports journalism. Proficiency in design tools and a collaborative spirit are also essential. | 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. About the Role The Athletic is looking for a journalist with experience in data visualization, statistics and engineering to help advance its mission of being the world’s best destination for sports fans. This is a wide-ranging, generalist role on the Athletic’s Visuals and Data team, with opportunities to help shape projects of all kinds, whether it’s a modest chart, an analytical conclusion, an expansive standalone visualization or a live application. This is 100% remote for candidates based in the United States or Canada. \n Responsibilities Use data and analysis to communicate our reporting stronger and more clearly. Publish clear, compelling and imaginative data visualizations. Help imagine and build interactive projects and applications. Consult and advise on our use of statistics and editorial conclusions from data. Requirements Experience working with data and statistics and an understanding of the communication of causality, uncertainty and statistical forecasting. Experience conceiving, prototyping and deploying interactive projects of all sizes, from engineering foundations to frontend details. A creative approach to the news and sports, with an eye for finding novel angles and data sets in odd places. A track record of close collaboration with other journalists and technologists. Demonstrated excellence in publishing data visualizations for mass audiences. Experience working within design tools like Figma or Adobe Creative Suite. This is a remote-based role with candidates willing to work regularly from our New York City office preferred. \n 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. 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. Beware of fraudulent job recruiting schemes! Our recruiters use careers@theathletic.com exclusively. 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. If you have been contacted by someone claiming to be a recruiter with The Athletic but operating from a different email address about a job offer, please report it as potential job fraud to the law enforcement and to people@theathletic.com.

Help build and maintain technical platforms and publishing pipelines for interactive journalism. Collaborate with journalists and engineers to ensure seamless integration across products. | Experience in envisioning and maintaining publishing platforms is required. A journalistic sensibility and flexibility in technology are essential due to changing projects and priorities. | 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. About the Role The Athletic is looking for a journalist with a strong engineering foundation to help us manage and build out a publishing pipeline for interactive journalism. You will work as part of the newsroom's Data and Visuals team, in close collaboration with colleagues on the Engineering and Product teams, as well as with reporters and editors from around the company. In this job, you will make sure our technical foundations, publishing pipeline and integration across our apps, home screen and other platforms are seamless and performant. You will help maintain and improve our technical infrastructure, ensuring it remains flexible and performant for a wide range of products. This is 100% remote for candidates based in the United States or Canada. Ability to work in a hybrid schedule out of the New York City office is highly preferred. \n Responsibilities Help build and maintain our technical platforms and publishing pipeline for interactive and visual journalism, on projects like The Beast and our NFL forecast. Work with journalists and engineers to make sure our work fits into our broader products. Develop and improve our tooling as it relates to interactive journalism, as a resource for technical journalists around the company. Requirements Experience envisioning and maintaining publishing platforms. A journalistic sensibility and flexibility in your approach to technology, as projects and priorities often change quickly. Experience working and collaborating with a wide range of colleagues. \n The annual base salary range for this role is $150,000.00 - $190,000.00 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. 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. Beware of fraudulent job recruiting schemes! Our recruiters use careers@theathletic.com exclusively. 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. If you have been contacted by someone claiming to be a recruiter with The Athletic but operating from a different email address about a job offer, please report it as potential job fraud to the law enforcement and to people@theathletic.com.

Edit and publish multiple newsletters daily in collaboration with CRM and commercial teams, optimize newsletter performance using data analytics, and contribute editorial ideas. | 2+ years professional journalism experience, strong editing skills, sports knowledge, reliability, and ability to work flexible hours. | 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. About the Role The Athletic is seeking a Staff Editor for our expanding newsletter operation. This is a hands-on role in a fast-paced environment contributing to a multitude of newsletter edit teams while working with our CRM team and a range of newsletter writers and editors across the organization to optimize results. This editor will be using data analytics to enhance performance, and partner across the editorial organization and business teams on a range of initiatives in this growing space. This role is 100% remote for candidates currently residing in the United States or Canada. Responsibilities • Work as an editor on the portfolio of The Athletic newsletters in collaboration with the CRM (customer relationship management) and commercial teams. • Line edit various The Athletic newsletters daily in coordination with sport vertical editors. • Work with talent and edit staff to create distinctive, compelling, and authentic voices for all newsletter products. • Maintain an excellent eye in picking out and designing compelling photos, visual assets, and moving images. • Develop and maintain an understanding of key success metrics and crucial audience growth data, both for the newsletters and The Athletic site as a whole. • Edit and publish newsletters via Iterable and digital executions of the newsletter via WordPress. • Work with CRM and commercial teams to make sure all advertising executions and promotional copy across our suite of newsletters are delivered according to schedule. • Routinely deliver new ideas for editorial executions across all newsletters. Requirements • 2+ years of journalism experience at the professional level, some newsletter experience preferred but not required. • Ability to edit accurately and quickly at a high level. • A strong fluency with most professional and amateur sports played in North America, with interest in international soccer preferred. • Be a great teammate, effective communicator, and extremely reliable. • This role will include evening work and potentially some early mornings, as well as weekends. • This is a remote-based position in the United States or Canada. The annual base salary range for this role is $67,000.00 - $70,000.00 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. 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. Beware of fraudulent job recruiting schemes! Our recruiters use careers@theathletic.com exclusively. 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. If you have been contacted by someone claiming to be a recruiter with The Athletic but operating from a different email address about a job offer, please report it as potential job fraud to the law enforcement and to people@theathletic.com.