Podcast Coordinator, OutKick

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 Podcast Coordinator to be part of the fast-paced and growing Network. The Podcast Coordinator will assist the Podcast Producers in blocking, booking, gathering sound, and assisting in the production of OutKick's daily and weekly podcasts. In addition to their production duties, the Podcast Coordinator will also create social media posts and website write-ups to promote the products. 

A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Coordinate the programming & platform placement across the FOX News podcast portfolio

• Assist in producing podcast segments, along with coordinating reporter, talent live remotes, and recordings

• Manage and keep clear communication with reporters, editors, assignment desk, and anchors

• Update content on platforms as stories progress

• Work closely with a producer on developing stories and new content creation

• Create content to populate our social media pages across multiple verticals

• Work with producer to fact check copy, QC audio quality, and ensure the final products meet editorial & CMS requirements

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

• Experience editing all-news radio or producing podcast programming

• Highly skilled in writing and copy editing

• Strong digital journalism skills and social media experience

• Ability to make the right decisions during breaking news situations as well as during routine shifts

• Ability to interact with high profile talent

• Great communication skills, has a terrific attitude, and works well with a team

• Creative and “out of the box” thinking

• Avid news consumer with prior journalism experience, preferably in an audio newsroom.

• Work in a 24/7 news operation, we require flexibility in scheduling, including the ability to work nights, overnights, weekends, and early mornings

• This role may also be called upon to assisting in the editorial structuring of some of our podcast content

• Knowledge of iNews, ENCO, and Adobe Audition (Cool-Edit)

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 $21.00-25.00 per hour. 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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