Editor, Outkick

OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANY

Outkick

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

JOB DESCRIPTION

OutKick Media is looking for an 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.

**You MUST include a cover letter to express why you are interested in this particular role.**

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

• Strong SEO and social media skills

• Strong communication skills

• Ability/flexibility to work different shifts including evenings and weekends; possess an “on-call” mentality and be prepared to work under emergency or breaking news conditions longer than anticipated on any given day

• Excellent news judgment

• Experience with A.I. and a willingness to adopt A.I. as part of the daily workflow to create efficiencies.

• Prior experience with Newsletters is a plus

• Prior experience with digital analytics to monitor and build traffic is a plus