About Us
The Athletic is a digital sports media company dedicated to bringing passionate fans closer to the athletes, teams, and leagues they follow. We serve a diverse audience seeking deeper insight and connection through immersive storytelling and a vibrant community of fellow supporters. Founded in 2016, with major hubs in San Francisco, Los Angeles, London, and Melbourne, we support a global team of more than 600 creators and cover over 250 professional and collegiate teams across the United States, Canada, and the UK. Our newsroom has produced thousands of detailed reports, more than 120 podcasts, and other premium content. In short, The Athletic sits at the heart of a sports fan’s world.

About the Role
The Athletic is now accepting applications for the Leon H. Carter newsroom internship, a 12‑week remote program running from late August or early September through November 2025. The intern will work closely with our colleges desk, gaining exposure to all areas of the newsroom. The goal of this internship program is to identify and develop the next generation of top industry talent. The intern will contribute to our most informative coverage and support our mission to be the world’s leading source for sports news.

The application deadline is April 18, 2025.

This internship is remote but may involve occasional travel to New York City. Candidates based in New York City may choose to work on-site at our office.

The hourly pay rate for this role is $20.00 USD.

Responsibilities
• Provide in-season coverage of a college football team, including news, features, and game stories.
• Participate in brainstorming sessions and pitch story ideas to editors and colleagues.
• Demonstrate strong news judgment and the ability to develop sources.
• Manage multiple story projects at once and prioritize effectively.
• Write quick-turn news updates and deliver analysis across different platforms.
• Collaborate effectively with fellow reporters.

Requirements
• Open to undergraduate and graduate students; preference given to undergraduate juniors and seniors. Must be able to work 30–40 hours per week.
• Previous newsroom internship experience is helpful.
• Ability to adapt to a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities.
• Strong sports knowledge and enthusiasm.
• This remote internship will require some travel to New York City.

Application Instructions
• A resume.
• A 500–700 word essay explaining why you should be selected for this internship, including your primary interests related to college football and fall collegiate sports.
• Two letters of recommendation.
• A portfolio with at least five relevant writing samples demonstrating strong writing ability.

The Athletic offers a range of unique perks and benefits to full‑time employees, tailored to each country. For US employees, our comprehensive benefits include:
• Employer‑contributed medical, dental, vision, basic life, and disability insurance.
• Savings accounts for medical, wellness, and childcare needs.
• A 401(k) plan with employer match.
• Paid time off, including sick leave, 12 paid holidays, 15 starting vacation days, and up to 20 weeks of paid parental leave.

For international employees, we provide comparable, locally competitive benefits packages.

The Athletic Media Company is an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourages individuals of all backgrounds and experiences to apply. We consider all applicants without regard to protected characteristics under applicable law.

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