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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 an energetic, motivated senior reporter to cover one of its premier beats, the Chicago Bulls. This individual must maintain a keen sense of news awareness, cultivating strong sources to break or advance news, as well as a nose for a great story. 

This position is based in Chicago. 

Responsibilities

  • Exceptional news acumen coupled with robust sources to drive news coverage, as well as a proven track record of developing new sources. 
  • A sharp, analytical mind capable of analyzing situations and providing insightful perspective.
  • Meticulous attention to detail when sourcing stories. 
  • Ability to craft rich, ambitious features through in-depth reporting and access that delves beyond superficial storylines. 
  • Capacity to manage multiple projects simultaneously, balancing long-term initiatives with timely story delivery. 
  • Proficiency in writing concise news stories and providing analysis for various platforms, including live journalism. 
  • Creative approach to story ideation and formats. 
  • Unique voice that sets this reporter apart from competitors. 
  • Able to collaborate effectively with colleagues and share information. 
  • Dedication to engaging with the audience, as appropriate. 
  • Interest in internal metrics that inform content strategy and subscriber preferences. 

Requirements

  • Minimum 6+ years of relevant experience at a media organization. 
  • In-depth knowledge of professional basketball. 
  • Thorough understanding of the journalistic process. 
  • Interest in other journalistic platforms, including podcasting, a plus. 
  • This position is based in Chicago. 

The annual base salary range for this role is $90,000.00 - $100,000.00 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.

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