Streaming and Technical Operations Lead

OutKick 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 is a leading national media platform that produces and distributes engaging content at the intersection of sports, pop culture, and politics. OutKick content and contributors, which are accessible on OutKick.com as well as across video live streams, social media, podcasts, and radio, reach tens of millions of fans each month. Originally founded by Clay Travis, OutKick is a FOX Corporation company. For more information, please visit www.OutKick.com.

We are looking for a Streaming & Technical Operations Lead to join our Nashville Operation. As the Streaming & Technical Operations Lead, you will oversee OutKick’s daily live streams, overall studio technical operation, and staffing.

A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintain tech personnel schedule to ensure proper coverage for all programming
• Communicate with non-technical personnel to resolve equipment and stream issues
• Initiate and troubleshoot live streams & posts to multiple digital platforms
• Initiate and troubleshoot LiveU video streams, LiveU encoder/decoder, contributor feeds and guest zooms for live integration
• Learn new broadcast technologies and increase knowledge of existing systems
• Operate technical equipment, including digital workstations, Live Stream Studio, intercom systems, recording devices, audio consoles, and adobe premier
• Responsible for documentation, as well as providing cross-training of peers on all broadcast equipment
• Remain familiar with and able to troubleshoot all technical equipment related to live broadcast and streaming, lighting, Audio & cameras

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

• 5+ years’ experience and well versed in LIVE digital streaming and the latest associated technologies
• Able to work flexible hours including weekends in a fast-paced, exciting live broadcast environment
• Ability to travel as needed
• Ability to communicate effectively, both in writing and in person
• Strong computer skills are necessary
• Working knowledge of Windows, Mac, Outlook, Word, Excel, Adobe Premier, Live Stream Studio, Black Magic Switchers, LiveU technologies, broadcast cameras, and lighting