Dianna Russini’s Jaw-Dropping NYT Salary Before Photo Scandal Axe
Dianna Russini was making serious bank before it all came crashing down. The sports reporter was pulling in one of the biggest paychecks at the Athletic before the New York Times acquired the outlet in 2022 for a whopping $550 million — and now we know just how much she was raking in.
The veteran journalist became one of the Athletic’s highest-paid employees, cementing her status as a major player in sports media. But that cushy gig evaporated after the Mike Vrabel photo scandal sent her career into freefall. The incident tanked her reputation and ultimately cost her the job that was padding her wallet.
Talk about a fall from grace. One minute you’re one of the most compensated reporters in the game, the next you’re radioactive in the industry. That’s a tough pill to swallow.
