Graphics Developer, Platforms and Publishing Tools (Remote) at The Athletic Media Company

United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Sports Media, JournalismIndustries

Requirements

Experience envisioning and maintaining publishing platforms
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

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

Skills

publishing pipeline

interactive journalism

visual journalism

technical platforms

tooling development

graphics development

The Athletic Media Company

Digital sports news and analysis platform

About The Athletic Media Company

The Athletic provides detailed sports news, stories, scores, schedules, and podcasts for sports enthusiasts. It focuses on delivering in-depth coverage from experienced writers, ensuring fans receive breaking news and insightful analysis about their favorite teams and leagues, including major sports like the NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, and international events like Formula One and soccer. The Athletic operates on a subscription-based model, where users pay for premium content that is not available for free, allowing the company to invest in high-quality journalism. This approach sets The Athletic apart from competitors who often rely on advertising. The goal of The Athletic is to serve dedicated sports fans by offering comprehensive and exclusive coverage that goes beyond basic scores and headlines.

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters

2016Year Founded

$135.7MTotal Funding

ACQUISITIONCompany Stage

Consumer Software, EntertainmentIndustries

501-1,000Employees

Benefits

Paid Time Off

Paid Sick Leave

Paid Parental Leave

401(k)

Short & Long Term Disability

Free Subscription

Competitive Health Care

HSA & FSA

Commuter Benefits

Risks

Competition from free sports content providers threatens The Athletic's subscription model.

Reliance on high-profile journalists poses risks if negotiations fail.

Social media platforms offering free updates challenge The Athletic's premium content focus.

Differentiation

The Athletic offers in-depth sports coverage from top-tier writers.

It operates on a subscription model, focusing on quality over quantity.

The company provides exclusive content not available for free elsewhere.

Upsides

Increased interest in women's sports boosts The Athletic's market potential.

Hiring high-profile journalists strengthens The Athletic's editorial team.

New podcast series diversify content offerings, engaging broader audiences.

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