Operations Manager (Remote)

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 seeking an Operations Manager to support the Newsroom Operations Director oversee the numerous logistics involved in the smooth daily operation of The Athletic’s newsroom. 

This position requires a range of logistical and operational responsibilities. The ideal candidate for this role will be an engaged and collegial team member with very strong organizational skills. Flexibility, curiosity and a desire to learn are critical to success in this role.

The role is remote for candidates located in the United States or Canada only.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the planning and logistics for all company summits. 
• Research, plan and submit credentials requests for large scale sports events.
• Support oversight procedures on all budgets, including monthly closes, supplying additional financial reports as needed.
• Manage the internal security deployment system and paperwork.
• Daily upkeep of the archive system.
• Manage vendors and process payments, working closely with finance as needed.
• Work in Coupa for independent contractor onboarding, vendor onboarding, and purchasing.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in an operational or administrative role.
• ​Bachelor's degree preferred, or equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Impeccable organizational and time management skills; ability to multitask, prioritize and work under deadline pressure.
• A self-starter with the ability to self-manage daily duties. 
• Excellent interpersonal oral and written communications skills.
• Ability to work with all levels of management and staff in a highly professional manner.
• Ability to research resources, troubleshoot and solve problems.
• Advanced computer skills are a must, including experience with Google, MS Word, Excel, PeopleSoft, Workday, and Coupa.
• The role is remote for candidates located in the United States or Canada only.

The annual base salary range for this role is $70,000.00 - $80,000.00 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.

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