Sleeper Sports Team Content Curator
SleeperSalary not specified
Part Time
Entry Level & New Grad
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Sports Media, Digital MediaIndustries
Requirements
- 2+ years of highly relevant product management experience; experience at a fast-growing consumer company, especially within sports or media, is a plus
- High familiarity with and love for sports and journalism
- Strong communication, organization, and project management skills
- Action-orientation: you succeed in part because you take initiative and get things done
- Excitement about getting to work across product disciplines
- Experience leading cross-functional teams to deliver projects
- Ability to empathize with users
- Comfort with data - analyzing data, deriving insights, and making data-driven decisions
- Eagerness to try new things and learn - and a willingness to fail
Responsibilities
- Drive business impact, measured with specific metrics
- Inform the strategy for your product area to drive those metrics
- Identify initiatives that will help us achieve that strategy
- Manage a roadmap that drives impact now and in the future
- Understand the competitive environment and stay on top of great user experiences
- Be a visible leader in your communication and action-orientation
- Foster a highly collaborative cross-functional environment focused on shared metrics and objectives
- Contribute to or lead collaborative, productive cross-functional working group(s)
- Execute on your roadmap with a tech pod including Design, Engineering, Marketing, Editorial, and other stakeholders
- Work closely with the rest of the Product team to align initiatives and dependencies, so that we create a cohesive global product experience
- Understand technical considerations, and work collaboratively with engineering to balance level of effort and quality + scalability
Skills
Product Strategy
Roadmap Management
Metrics Analysis
Cross-Functional Collaboration
User Engagement
Subscription Funnel
Commercialization
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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