Editorial Designer
KiddomSalary not specified
Full Time
Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)
UK Newsroom Student Intern, Summer 2026 (London) at The Athletic Media Company
London, England, United Kingdom
Not SpecifiedCompensation
InternshipExperience Level
InternshipJob Type
UnknownVisa
Sports Media, JournalismIndustries
Requirements
- Currently an undergraduate or a recent postgraduate student looking to break into the sports journalism industry
- 18 years of age or older
- Ability to work a 30-40 hour work week, including evenings and weekends when required
- Right to work in UK
- Flexibility: ability to adapt to fast-paced work environments where needs and priorities can change quickly
- A can-do attitude with a determination to succeed and welcome constructive feedback throughout the internship
- A tenacity to break a story, land an interview, work with the rest of The Athletic’s substantial staff - and provide original, thought-provoking ideas
- Deep knowledge of and a passion for sports
- A willingness to work as part of a team
- This position is based in London and would require office attendance for the majority of the internship
Responsibilities
- Experience, in full, what The Athletic’s industry-leading global football/soccer department produces and become a full part of the team
- Assigned an editor throughout the internship and a ‘buddy’ - a reporter who can provide a point of reference throughout
- Time within each department - news, data, audio, subbing, socials and others - to discover where your true passion lies
- Expectation to produce published work regularly within the internship
- Assigned time ‘out in the field’ alongside reporters
- Learn and understand the editing process - what an editor looks for in a piece. Go through pieces with editors and sub editors from idea to publishing
- Learn the importance of legal requirements, rights of reply, to investigations and in-depth reads
Skills
sports journalism
newsroom operations
editorial
football coverage
soccer reporting
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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