JOB DESCRIPTIONOutKick 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
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 $74,000.00-95,000.00 annually. This role is also eligible for various benefits, including medical/dental/vision, insurance, a 401(k) plan, paid time off, and other benefits in accordance with applicable plan documents. Benefits for Union represented employees will be in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement.
