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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 22 days Theathletic's roles stay open a median of 44 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- Yes 67% of Theathletic's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Theathletic
- low 0 stale, 0 reposted of 12 open
- Hiring momentum
- 19 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-17
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Theathletic's own lever board since 2026-08-04. Full hiring picture for Theathletic.
About this role
The Senior Strategist at The Athletic will lead the development of RFP responses and proactive proposals aimed at driving revenue for advertisers. This role involves collaborating with various teams to create innovative marketing programs, conducting brainstorm sessions, and crafting compelling visual presentations. The position is a contract role covering maternity leave from October 2026 to March 2027.
- benefits
- 4/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- pay transparency
- 5/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Theathletic as an employer.
What you need
- Experience in strategy or integrated marketing at a media company
- Ability to identify insights and inspire ideas
- Expert collaboration skills
- High standard for creating visual presentations
What you get
- Medical, dental and vision benefits
- Flexible Spending Accounts (F.S.A.s)
- Company-matching 401(k) plan
- Paid vacation
- Paid sick days
- Paid parental leave
Worth weighing
- Contract role covering maternity leave
- No remote work specifics mentioned beyond 'Remote'
- Salary range provided but total compensation may vary based on multiple factors
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Listed by Theathletic on their lever job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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