Role Overview
The Athletic is hiring a director-level Head of Social (Remote). This is a full-time remote role, with the team based in Remote. Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.
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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.
About the Role
The Athletic is looking for an entrepreneurial, data-driven, and creatively ambitious Head of Social to lead our audience expansion across social video, YouTube, podcasting, and creator-driven content. This is a senior leadership role for someone who lives at the intersection of audience and creative — someone who understands how audiences move, what makes them follow, and how to build a distinct social voice that cuts through the noise.
You'll own the audience growth strategy and targets across our social and video handles, our creator platforms, and manage a P&L tied to these channels.
You’ll partner closely with our creative leads across podcasting and social video to develop content that grows followers, drives brand awareness for The Athletic, and converts social audiences into future subscribers. You'll lead a team of growth leads and social media managers, setting the vision and holding the bar for creative excellence and performance. This is a hybrid role based in either the United States or United Kingdom.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I apply for the Head of Social (Remote) position at The Athletic?
Use the Apply button above to submit your application directly to The Athletic. Most applications take less than 5 minutes if your resume and contact details are ready, and you'll be routed to the employer's official application system to finish.
Is the Head of Social (Remote) role at The Athletic remote?
Yes. This is a remote role. The team is based in Remote, but the position itself does not require relocating to that office.
What does a Head of Social (Remote) at The Athletic earn?
The Athletic has not disclosed a salary range in this posting. Many employers share specifics later in the interview process; you can also ask during a recruiter screen if compensation transparency is important to you.
When was the Head of Social (Remote) role at The Athletic posted?
This role was posted on May 8, 2026 (63 days ago). It's still listed as actively hiring; we re-confirm openings against the source system multiple times per day and remove closed roles.
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