Producer, OutKick

Fox Corporation•New York, NY

2d•$83,000 - $100,000•Remote

About The Position

OutKick is a leading national media platform that produces and distributes engaging content at the intersection of sports, pop culture, and politics. OutKick content and contributors, which are accessible on OutKick.com as well as across video live streams, social media, podcasts, and radio, reach tens of millions of fans each month. OutKick is a FOX Corporation company. For more information, please visit www.OutKick.com. As a Producer at Outkick.com, you have the opportunity to work on streaming shows about sports and sports culture in America. You will work with a production and social media team that will be tasked with producing compelling shows daily and associated content across different platforms which will resonate with viewers. This position reports to the Outkick.com Executive Producer It is required to provide a cover letter to express why you are interested in this role in addition to your resume.

Requirements

Digital/newsroom experience.
Must have a passion for all things digital and social.
Having an innate knowledge and passion of sports and sports culture world.
Excellent organizational skills, as well as the ability to work collaboratively in an environment where you and colleagues may not be in the same place.
You are detail-oriented and able to work under pressure, meeting multiple daily deadlines.
Strong ability to recognize stories that will work well socially and float within the "OutKick Lane." This content should translate across multiple platforms like the Outkick.com website and Outkick.com social media channels

Nice To Haves

Degree in Journalism or related field preferred

Responsibilities

Be a driver of the content, development, and production for multiple daily shows streamed on Outkick.com and hosted by Outkick.com personalities.
Being a digitally minded producer is a must. This includes everything from the look of the show to how it's presented. We are looking for a digital/podcast feel and look.
Work to maximize our content across streaming, website, and social media platforms.
As a digitally minded producer, you will be required to edit from time to time and create a workflow that bridges the gap between production and our social team.
Help with the ideation of thumbnails for YouTube and social content.
Work closely with other show team members to achieve daily, short-term, mid-term, and long-term goals.
Knowledge and a willingness to adopt and use A.I. tools for workflow efficiencies is required.
Develop a close working relationship with our technical operations team.
Participate in daily team meetings to develop strategies to produce shows which drive the national sports and pop culture conversation.
Generate daily guest booking ideas and help book those guests.
Handle all aspects of pre-production (pre-taped segments, package approval, reporter scripts).
Write copy and edit scripts as needed.
Guide the technical crew through each element of the show using clear instructions.
Working closely with show hosts across all facets.