Associate Producer, Outkick (News/Politics)

OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANY

Outkick

OutKick is a cutting-edge national multimedia platform that produces and distributes engaging content at the intersection of sports news, sports culture and pop culture. OutKick’s stable of reporters, hosts and contributors are accessible on OutKick.com as well as across video livestreams, social media, podcasts, and radio, reaching tens of millions of fans each month. Owned by FOX Corporation, Outkick was originally founded by Clay Travis. For more information, please visit www.OutKick.com.

JOB DESCRIPTION

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 must know how to navigate write, copy edit, and fact-check scripts, produce segments, produce packages, make graphics, and write banners under intense deadline pressure for all 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 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 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.

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

A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Produce multiple segments for a daily podcast 

• Work directly with high level talent 

• 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 that will resonate on YouTube 

• 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

• Edit and upload digital shows and highlights 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 

• Experience working with high level talent 

• Strong grasp of all social media platforms 

• Firm understanding on to succeed and grow an audience on YouTube 

• Strong understanding of Premiere Pro - This should go beyond simple edits 

• 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

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 $61,000.00-70,000.00 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.

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