Freelance Senior 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 www.OutKick.com.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Outkick Media is looking for an experienced Freelance Senior Editor to join our Outkick.com team. You have previously led a desk or large team of reporters and editors in a major newsroom or organization. You will work closely with the Outkick.com head of content and be responsible for directing editorial coverage by assigning stories, editing, and approving pitches from reporters and editors. You and your team are responsible for understanding the Outkick.com brand and ethos in order to deliver stories and angles that are original, unique, and authentic for the Outkick.com readers. 

A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work directly with the Outkick.com team, mining stories for your team of editors and reporters

• Assign stories for day to day coverage, as well as long term planning 

• Approve and reject pitches from reporters and editors 

• Work quickly and react to the fast-paced and constantly changing digital landscape 

• Write & report when necessary

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

• At least 10 years of experience in news, TV, or digital 

• Prior management experience for 3 years in a newsroom setting overseeing a team of reporters & editors when applicable

• Experience using content management systems

• A strong interest and knowledge in sports, pop culture, news, and politics 

• Proven organizational ability to ensure editorial standards are upheld, demands from across company platforms are addressed and smooth handover is made to the next shift

• Strong SEO and social media skills

• Strong communication skills

• Ability to pivot between stories and multi-task 

• Flexibility to work weekends and nights. And often to be available on short notice. 

• Ability/flexibility to work mornings, evenings, or weekends as required; possess an “on-call” mentality and be prepared to work under emergency or breaking news conditions

• A self-starter with excellent news judgment for a digital audience

• A desire to beat the competition and win at every metric 

NICE TO HAVE, BUT NOT A DEAL BREAKER

• Prior experience with digital analytics (Chartbeat, Adobe Analytics etc.) to monitor and build traffic

#LI-DNI

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 $35.00-56.00 per hour. We provide medical/dental/vision insurance and 401k after they meet eligibility criteria and any State required time-off, in accordance with applicable plan documents. Benefits for Union represented employees will be in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement.