Associate Producer, OutKick

This is a Full Time Job

NEW YORK OR NASHVILLE:

OutKick is looking for a talented, organized, and highly motivated Associate Producer with strong editorial judgment and a firm grasp of political news. As an Associate Producer, you will write, copy edit, and fact-check scripts, produce segments, produce packages, make graphics, and write banners under intense deadline pressure for the linear, digital, and streaming platforms. You will be responsible for managing the production around a range of topics from politics to culture.

In this role, you will be expected to pitch and execute on interesting angles that drive conversations. You will be asked to weigh in on the day of news while also working on longer-term projects. Must have a strong understanding of digital and streaming media and be able to integrate content across linear and digital platforms. You will also need to be extremely well-organized and willing to take care of all logistics for production and talent. This role also requires you to be a self-starter who will work both independently and collaboratively with strong talent who values teamwork and success.

A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

Produce multiple segments that are element and banner intensive

Write dynamic scripts

Proofread and fact-check scripts for accuracy

Pitch and execute creative and innovative ideas for segments and guests

Identify news, select video and sound bites, oversee editing, conduct interviews and write stories for television

Conduct pre-interviews and in-depth research on a wide range of topics

Field produce with the ability to shoot, write and edit packages for air

Upload linear segments and digital shows across various platforms

Book high-profile guests and produce guest segments including arranging their remote hits or travel

Arrange occasional travel for talent

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

3-5+ years of professional experience

Thorough knowledge of breaking, political and cultural news

Strong editorial judgment

Ability to create compelling graphics for air

Fast and accurate writing

Ability to work under intense deadline pressure

Bachelor's degree in journalism or a related field of study preferred, or equivalent experience