Product Design Student Intern, Summer 2027 (Remote)
- $25/hr
- Posted 6 days ago · via Lever
Hiring in some regions only
Develop product design solutions for sports news coverage
The intern will be embedded on The Athletic's Product Design team, gaining exposure to every facet of the product development and design process. They will help shape informative sports coverage while advancing the goal to be the top destination for sports news worldwide. This 12-week remote internship runs from June to August 2027, with pay at $25.00 USD per hour.
Why This Role?
Gain hands-on experience shaping sports news product design with a global media leader
Key Responsibilities
- Contribute to product design projects for sports news platforms
- Support the product development process from concept to implementation
- Collaborate with design team members on coverage-related initiatives
- Apply design skills to enhance user experience for sports fans
- Participate in team activities that advance The Athletic's news mission
Requirements
- Currently enrolled in a product design or related academic program
- Proficiency in design tools and methodologies
- Strong interest in sports media and digital product design
- Ability to work remotely and collaborate virtually
- Available for full-time internship from June to August 2027
Required Skills
Indonesia Context
- Working Hours Overlap:
- Flexible — work your own hours
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Original description from Lever Postings
About Us Powered by one of the largest global newsrooms in sports media, The Athletic brings sports fans the most comprehensive stories about the teams, sports and athletes they love. The Athletic’s newsroom of 500+ full-time staff delivers in-depth coverage of hundreds of professional and college teams across more than 47 North American markets and all 20 football clubs in the English Premier League, as well as many Championship clubs. The mission of The Athletic’s internship program is meant to attract and develop the industry’s next stars. The intern will help shape our most informative coverage while helping to advance our goal to be the top destination for sports news around the world. About the Role The Athletic is accepting applications for its Leon H. Carter newsroom internship, a 12-week program either remote or based in New York City, which will run from June 2027 to August 2027. Dates of internship are subject to change. The intern will be embedded on our Product Design team, which will expose the intern to every facet of the product development and design process. The mission of The Athletic’s internship program is to attract and develop the industry’s next stars. The intern will help shape our most informative coverage while helping to advance our goal to be the top destination for sports news around the world. The rate of pay for this role is $25.00 USD per hour. The application deadline is 11/15/2026
Salary Context
Similar Design roles on LokerDollar pay around $52k/yr (range $9.6k–163.6k/yr, n=5 active listings).
Hiring at The Athletic
The Athletic has 2 other active roles on LokerDollar and has been hiring here since May 4, 2026 — across Design, Marketing, Sales & Business Development.
View all The Athletic openings →Market context
- VERIFIEDStated pay is in line with the role median of $52,000/year (n=5 pay-disclosing listings).
- VERIFIEDThe Athletic: 7 postings in the last 3 months, 21 all-time on LokerDollar.
- VERIFIEDCompany first seen May 4, 2026.
- VERIFIEDThis listing first seen Oct 15, 2026.
- VERIFIEDLast verified live Oct 16, 2026.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Product Design Student Intern, Summer 2027 (Remote) at The Athletic a remote job?
- Yes, Product Design Student Intern, Summer 2027 (Remote) at The Athletic is remote, but the employer hires only in certain regions. Check the listing for location requirements before applying.
- What is the salary for Product Design Student Intern, Summer 2027 (Remote) at The Athletic?
- The listed pay range for this role is $25/hr.
- What type of employment is Product Design Student Intern, Summer 2027 (Remote) at The Athletic?
- This is a internship position.
- How do I apply?
- Click the "Apply" button on this page to go to the official application at The Athletic.
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