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The Athletic Company Culture
The Athletic Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews2.4/5
The Athletic's Overall Culture is rated D-
Top Rated Culture Dimensions
Perks & Benefits
CManager
C-Compensation
DEnvironment
DCEO Rating
DThe Athletic CEO
Bottom 15%Bottom 15% of Similar Size Companies
Robert DeMartini
60 /100
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Diversity at The Athletic
N/A
Share Your Opinion
Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterWomen at The Athletic
N/A
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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterThe Athletic eNPS
Net Promoter Score tracks your employees' overall score to this question: "On a scale from 0-10, how likely are you to recommend working at your company to a friend?"Bottom 15%Bottom 15% of Similar Size Companies
Recommend to a Friend?
-50
The Athletic employees are -50% more likely to recommend The Athletic as a great place to work
| 25% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 0% | Passives |
| 75% | Detractors |
Working at The Athletic
Working at The Athletic is rated below average by 9 employees, across various culture dimensions. The Athletic employees rate Perks And Benefits highest among all categories, and think that Work Culture and Team have the most room for improvement, putting The Athletic’s culture in the Bottom 10% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably. See below in detail how working at The Athletic was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at The Athletic
D-
Overall Company Culture at The Athletic is rated D-
Last updated a month ago
Bottom
10%
The Athletic ranks in the Bottom 10% of other companies on Comparably with 1-10 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
Share Your Opinion
Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterThe Athletic Employee Reviews
Share Your Opinion
Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work Better| Positive Reviews | 0% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 100% |
The Athletic Company Information
The Athletic Company Overview
The Athletic is the premium destination of Chicago insider scoop, player analysis, & expert opinion for fans that get it.
| Headquarter | |
|---|---|
| Website | theathletic.com/ |
| Founding Date | 2016 |
| Company Status | Private |
The Athletic Competitors
The Athletic competitors include Sports Illustrated, Reebok, PUMA, and Under Armour. The Athletic ranks 5th in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how The Athletic compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.
The Athletic Employees
9 employees at The Athletic have reviewed The Athletic across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was a month ago.
Overall, the 9 The Athletic employees give their leadership a grade of D-, or Bottom 10% of similar size companies. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at The Athletic are mostly dissatisfied with their total compensation at The Athletic, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at The Athletic are mostly dissatisfied with their team. 9 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers an F. Less than half believe the meetings at The Athletic are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at The Athletic believe the environment at The Athletic is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at The Athletic is extremely fast.
Overall, the employees at The Athletic are dissatisfied, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.
Joining The Athletic - Employee Onboarding
100% said their direct manager was helpful with their acclimation during the first 90 days. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.
The Athletic KPIs and OKRs
At this moment no The Athletic employees have provided insight into whether or not they clearly understand The Athletic's KPIs and OKRs.
Are your company's goals clear, and are you invested in them?
Are the KPIs/OKRs for your department clear?
The Athletic CEO & Leadership
The Athletic CEO - Robert DeMartini
60 /100
Robert’s approval rate is lower compared to CEOs at similar sized companies, putting Robert in the Bottom 15% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably. Robert DeMartini’s employees rank The Athletic in the Bottom 45% for Perks And Benefits, in the Bottom 35% for Manager, and in the Bottom 20% for Compensation. When compared to The Athletic’s competitors, Robert DeMartini ranks below both Under Armour CEO Kevin Plank and Reebok CEO Matt O'Toole.
The Athletic Leadership
The The Athletic Executive Team is rated a “F” and led by CEO Robert DeMartini, CTO Balen Gore, and Executive Producer Victor Frank
Robert DeMartini CEO / President
Robert DeMartini serves as the CEO / President of The Athletic.
Balen Gore CTO
Balen Gore serves as the CTO of The Athletic. Balen started at The Athletic in Jun of 2017. Balen currently resides in... read more
Victor Frank Executive Producer
Victor Frank serves as the Executive Producer of The Athletic. Victor started at The Athletic in Nov of 2018. Victor... read more
Paul Fichtenbaum Chief Content Officer
Paul Fichtenbaum serves as the Chief Content Officer of The Athletic. Paul started at The Athletic in Jul of 2017. Paul... read more
Adam Hansmann Co Founder | Chief Operating Officer
Adam Hansmann serves as the Co Founder | Chief Operating Officer of The Athletic.
David Ortenberg VP of Legal
David Ortenberg serves as the VP of Legal of The Athletic. David started at The Athletic in September of 2018. David... read more
Max Tcheyan VP, Growth
Max Tcheyan serves as the VP, Growth of The Athletic.
Jay Higginbotham VP Business Development and Operations
Jay Higginbotham serves as the VP Business Development and Operations of The Athletic.
Sid Tiwari VP of Strategy & Finance
Sid Tiwari serves as the VP of Strategy & Finance of The Athletic.
Diversity & Inclusion at The Athletic
The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at The Athletic across various culture dimensions.
Ranked Culture the Highest
Ranked Culture the Lowest
The Athletic PTO
The Athletic PTO policy is a critical component of the benefits package offered to employees.
Other than healthcare, which of the following benefits is most important to you?
Does your boss expect you to work when you're on vacation?
What do you estimate the cash value of your benefits to be? Healthcare, PTO, etc?
The Athletic Careers
The Athletic Jobs
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Overview of Candidates Interested in The Athletic on Comparably
Candidates By Department
Business Development | 25% | |
|---|---|---|
Operations | 25% | |
Design | 25% | |
Sales | 25% |
Candidates By Location
New York City | 25% | |
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Brooklyn | 25% | |
Pittsburgh | 25% | |
New Orleans | 25% |
Frequently Asked Questions regarding The Athletic
Who is the CEO of The Athletic?
The Athletic CEO is Robert DeMartini, their score by employees is 60
What is The Athletic eNPS?
The eNPS for The Athletic is -50
Who are The Athletic competitors?
The Athletic main competitors are Sports Illustrated, Reebok, PUMA, Under Armour
Who is The Athletic leadership?
Balen Gore, Victor Frank & Paul Fichtenbaum are part of The Athletic leadership, Robert DeMartini is the CEO
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