Editor, Outkick

Job Details

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

Requirements

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

Qualifications

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

Skills

• 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

Benefits

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 $74,000.00-95,000.00 annually for high cost labour markets such as but not limited to New York City and Los Angeles, $61,600.00-79,100.00 annually for all other US locations. 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.