Contract Event Programmer

Job Description

Responsibilities

• Partner with The Athletic newsroom and editorial leads to develop event concepts and programming that reflect our journalism and audience interests
• Research, identify, and secure talent – including athletes, coaches, executives, and cultural figures – working through outreach, negotiations, and contracting
• Build and shape run of show, including conversation arcs, formats and session structure
• Collaborate with moderators, journalists, and hosts to prepare for on-stage conversations, including briefing materials and prep calls
• Work cross-functionally with internal teams (editorial, marketing, commercial, creative development, production) to ensure seamless execution
• Stay ahead of trends across sports, media, and culture to inform timely and relevant programming
• Contribute to extending the life of event content across platforms (editorial, video, audio, social) 

Requirements

• Minimum of 8+ years of experience programming live events, ideally within sports, media or entertainment 
• Deep knowledge of the sports landscape, including leagues, athletes and key storylines
• Proven experience sourcing, booking, and managing high-profile talent
• Strong editorial instincts and the ability to shape compelling narratives and conversations
• Experience working with journalists or editorial teams is highly preferred
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with a strong network across sports and media
• Highly organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple workstreams simultaneously
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and adapting to evolving priorities
• Willingness to travel for events as needed 

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