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OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANY
OutkickOutKick is a cutting-edge national multimedia platform that produces and distributes engaging content at the intersection of sports news, sports culture and pop culture. OutKick’s stable of reporters, hosts and contributors are accessible on OutKick.com as well as across video livestreams, social media, podcasts, and radio, reaching tens of millions of fans each month. Owned by FOX Corporation, Outkick was originally founded by Clay Travis. For more information, please visit www.OutKick.com.
JOB DESCRIPTION OutKick Media is looking for an Freelance Editor to join our OutKick.com team. You have previously worked on a desk or with a team of reporters and editors in a digital or print news or sports organization. You will work closely with the OutKick.com head of content as well as Senior Editors and the Social Media team. You will be responsible for helping to shape editorial coverage by assigning stories, editing, and taking in pitches from reporters and OutKick.com talent. You have excellent copy-editing skills. You also understand the OutKick.com brand and ethos and are eager to deliver stories and angles that are original, exclusive, unique, and authentic for the OutKick.com readers.
A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
Work directly with the Outkick.com editorial team on stories and angles to leverage OutKick.com angles
Know the news cycle to ensure OutKick is covering all pertinent news for our audience
Support and Sr. Editors in the management and daily editorial of the site
Copy-edit and fact-check stories before they publish
Write & report when necessary
WHAT YOU WILL NEED
At least 4 years of experience in news, TV, or digital
Bachelor’s degree in journalism or related field of study is preferred, or equivalent experience
Experience using content management systems
A strong interest and knowledge in sports, pop culture, culture, and news
Excellent organizational skills and the ability to multi-task
A flexible schedule with the ability to work nights and weekends as necessary. And sometimes taking shifts with short notice.
Strong SEO and social media skills
Strong communication skills
Excellent news judgment
Prior experience with digital analytics (Chartbeat, Google Analytics, etc.) to monitor and build traffic is a plus
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable law.
Pursuant to state and local pay disclosure requirements, the pay rate/range for this role, with final offer amount dependent on education, skills, experience, and location is $28.00-37.50 per hour for high cost labour markets such as but not limited to New York City and Los Angeles, $23.25-31.25 per hour for all other US locations.
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OutkickOutKick is a cutting-edge national multimedia platform that produces and distributes engaging content at the intersection of sports news, sports culture and pop culture. OutKick’s stable of reporters, hosts and contributors are accessible on OutKick.com as well as across video livestreams, social media, podcasts, and radio, reaching tens of millions of fans each month. Owned by FOX Corporation, Outkick was originally founded by Clay Travis. For more information, please visit www.OutKick.com.
JOB DESCRIPTION OutKick Media is looking for an Freelance Editor to join our OutKick.com team. You have previously worked on a desk or with a team of reporters and editors in a digital or print news or sports organization. You will work closely with the OutKick.com head of content as well as Senior Editors and the Social Media team. You will be responsible for helping to shape editorial coverage by assigning stories, editing, and taking in pitches from reporters and OutKick.com talent. You have excellent copy-editing skills. You also understand the OutKick.com brand and ethos and are eager to deliver stories and angles that are original, exclusive, unique, and authentic for the OutKick.com readers.
A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
Work directly with the Outkick.com editorial team on stories and angles to leverage OutKick.com angles
Know the news cycle to ensure OutKick is covering all pertinent news for our audience
Support and Sr. Editors in the management and daily editorial of the site
Copy-edit and fact-check stories before they publish
Write & report when necessary
WHAT YOU WILL NEED
At least 4 years of experience in news, TV, or digital
Bachelor’s degree in journalism or related field of study is preferred, or equivalent experience
Experience using content management systems
A strong interest and knowledge in sports, pop culture, culture, and news
Excellent organizational skills and the ability to multi-task
A flexible schedule with the ability to work nights and weekends as necessary. And sometimes taking shifts with short notice.
Strong SEO and social media skills
Strong communication skills
Excellent news judgment
Prior experience with digital analytics (Chartbeat, Google Analytics, etc.) to monitor and build traffic is a plus
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable law.
Pursuant to state and local pay disclosure requirements, the pay rate/range for this role, with final offer amount dependent on education, skills, experience, and location is $28.00-37.50 per hour for high cost labour markets such as but not limited to New York City and Los Angeles, $23.25-31.25 per hour for all other US locations.
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