Senior Editor (Outkick)
Outkick
Remote, USThis is a Full Time Job
You are looking for an experienced 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.
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 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
• Work on and sometimes craft a daily OutKick newsletter
• 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
• Knowledge and experience with digital Newsletter
• A strong interest and knowledge in sports, pop culture, news, and politics along with a familiarity of the OutKick and Fox News Digital brands
• 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
• Prior experience with digital analytics (Chartbeat, Adobe Analytics etc.) to monitor and build traffic
Salary/Benefits
$102,000 - $136,000 /year USD
Final offer amount dependent on education, skills, experience, and location
Benefits
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid time off
Additional Information
OutKick is a national multimedia platform owned by FOX Corporation that produces and distributes engaging content at the intersection of sports news, sports culture, and pop culture. Founded by Clay Travis, OutKick features a stable of reporters, hosts, and contributors who provide original, unique, and authentic stories across various formats, including OutKick.com, video livestreams, social media, podcasts, and radio, reaching tens of millions of fans each month.
