Writer, Toronto Blue Jays

About Us

The Athletic is a digital sports media company that brings true sports fans closer to the athletes, teams and leagues that captivate their attention. We serve a multi-faceted audience that craves a richer connection and understanding with immersive storytelling and a like-minded community of fans. Founded in 2016 and with major operational hubs in San Francisco, Los Angeles, London and Melbourne, we empower a truly global team of more than 600 creators and cover more than 250 professional sports and collegiate teams across the United States, Canada and the UK. Our newsroom has produced thousands of in-depth reports along with more than 120 podcasts and other forms of premium content. Put simply, The Athletic is at the center of a sports fan’s universe.

About The Role

The Athletic is looking for an energetic, motivated writer to cover the Toronto Blue Jays who understands that reporting is the foundation for everything that we do. The top priority for this writer will be keeping the audience informed of all the news on the beat -- and doing so will require authoritative reporting that will inform the unique and differentiated stories that our audience has come to expect. This reporter needs to be a self-starter who also thrives working collaboratively.

This role is based in Toronto, Canada only.

Responsibilities

• Excellent news sense, along with ability to build relationships with sources that ultimately lead to authoritative reporting, which allows us to break news and write revelatory stories
• Ability to tell rich, ambitious, features through deep reporting and access that takes readers beyond the superficial storylines.
• Attention to detail; must be meticulous and thorough when sourcing stories
• A deep understanding of audience needs and a desire to constantly satisfy those needs
• Willingness to grow into a tastemaker on the beat
• A sharp, analytical mind able to analyze a situation and add perspective
• Ability to work on a number of projects at the same time, balancing long-term projects with the need to deliver stories on a regular basis.
• Ability to write quick news stories and provide analysis for a variety of platforms, including live journalism
• Creative and innovative approach to story ideation and formats
• Unique and strong voice that can stand out from competitors
• Must have the ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and share information
• Desire to connect with the audience by interacting with our community section and also holding live rooms, as appropriate
• Interest in internal metrics that can help educate what subscribers desire
  
  
  

Requirements

• 0-2+ years of relevant experience at a media company
• Thorough knowledge of professional MLB
• Knowledge of the journalistic process
• Interest in other journalistic platforms, including podcasting, a plus
• This position is based in the Toronto, Canada metropolitan area
  
  
  

The annual base salary range for this role is $65,000.00 - $75,000.00 CAD. 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 in Canada.

For international candidates: Our global benefits packages offer similar benefits and perks, competitive to the local market.

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