Who can apply?
- The Athletic says undergraduate and postgraduate students may apply. Juniors and seniors are ideal, but the posting explicitly encourages all undergraduates rather than setting a minimum college year.
- Applicants must be able to work 30 to 40 hours a week. The listing describes previous newsroom internship experience as a plus, not a required qualification.
- The application requires a resume, a 500-to-700-word essay, two recommendation letters and a portfolio of at least five relevant samples. The Athletic asks candidates not to use generative AI to create substantive application or interview content.
Remote does not mean location-free: the posting requires some travel to New York City. Budget and availability for that travel before applying.
Dates, pay & program timing
The internship runs for twelve weeks from June through August 2027, although the posting says dates may change. It pays $25 an hour. Applications are due October 30, 2026; no closing time is published, so the guide records the date without inventing an hour.
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How to apply to The Athletic
- Select at least five samples that demonstrate the writing, reporting or editing skills the role requests. Label what you personally did on collaborative work and remove anything you are not permitted to share.
- Prepare the required resume, 500-to-700-word essay and two recommendation letters. Give recommenders the official posting and enough time to submit before your own working deadline.
- Apply through The Athletic's official posting before October 30. Follow its instruction to submit your own work rather than using generative AI for substantive application or interview answers.
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How to prepare a stronger application
Build the essay around one specific newsroom or sports-business problem you want to learn to handle, then connect it to work you have actually done. A focused explanation is stronger than a general claim that you love sports.
Prepare for the schedule as well as the work. The listing expects breaking-news responsiveness, including possible night and weekend assignments, and a remote label does not remove the stated New York travel.
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Make it a plan.
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Add a stage & next actionThe Athletic: questions before applying
Can freshmen and sophomores apply?
Yes. The posting says juniors and seniors are ideal, but all undergraduates are encouraged to apply.
How much does the internship pay?
The official posting lists $25 an hour.
What application materials are required?
A resume, a 500-to-700-word essay, two recommendation letters and at least five relevant samples.
Is it fully remote?
It is listed as remote but requires some New York City travel. Candidates based in New York may work from the office.
Official sources & update notes
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