[Hiring] Sports Business Intern @The Athletic Media Company

Role Description

The Athletic is accepting applications for its Leon H. Carter newsroom internship, a 12-week program either remote or based in New York City, which will run from June 2027 to August 2027. Dates of the internship are subject to change.

The intern will be embedded on our Sports Business team, which will expose the intern to every facet of the newsroom. Responsibilities include:

• Working on projects with a specific vertical collaborating with the Sports Business desk.
• Conducting interviews with subject-matter experts and newsmakers.
• Creating first-person explainer videos on sports-business topics.
• Helping to curate and create the weekly MoneyCall Sports Business newsletter.

The rate of pay for this role is $25.00 USD / Hour. The application deadline is 10/30/2026.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate students who are ideally in their junior or senior year. All undergraduates and post graduates are encouraged to apply.
• Ability to work a 30 to 40 hour work week.
• Previous newsroom internship experience is a plus.
• Flexibility: ability to adapt to fast-paced work environments where needs and priorities can change quickly.
• Deep knowledge of and a passion for sports.
• Demonstrated experience creating video is a plus.

Requirements

• This is a remote internship that will require some travel to New York City. Candidates based in New York City have the option of working on-site in the New York office.

Application Directions

• Submit a resume.
• Submit an essay between 500 to 700 words explaining why you should be considered for this internship, including but not limited to your main area of interest - reporting.
• Submit 2 letters of recommendation. Letters can be added directly to the application or emailed to [email protected] .
• Submit a portfolio of at least 5 relevant samples showcasing strong reporting skills.

Benefits

• For roles in the U.S., dependent on your role, you may be eligible for variable pay, such as an annual bonus and restricted stock.
• Benefits may include medical, dental and vision benefits, Flexible Spending Accounts (F.S.A.s), a company-matching 401(k) plan, paid vacation, paid sick days, paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement and professional development programs.
• For roles outside of the U.S., information on benefits will be provided during the interview process.