Contract Event Programmer (Remote)

About this role

The Athletic is looking for a Contract Event Programmer to create engaging live event programming that aligns with its comprehensive sports journalism. The ideal candidate will collaborate with various teams to spotlight talent and facilitate impactful conversations in the sports media landscape.

What you'll do

• Develop and execute programming for live events
• Collaborate with newsroom and editorial teams
• Identify and manage talent for events
• Produce high-level conversations featuring athletes and journalists
• Support key tentpole events throughout the year

What they're looking for

• Strong understanding of the sports landscape
• Experience in sourcing and managing talent
• Creative problem-solving
• Collaboration and teamwork
• Event production skills

Benefits

• Remote work flexibility
• Opportunity to work on prominent sports events
• Creative and collaborative work environment
• Freelance, project-based engagement