OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANY
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 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 livestreams, social media, podcasts, and radio, reach tens of millions of fans each month. Originally founded by Clay Travis, OutKick is a FOX Corporation company. For more information, please visit www.OutKick.com .
As a Production Assistant at Outkick.com, you have the opportunity to work on streaming shows about sports, sports culture and pop culture. You will work with a production team that will be tasked with producing compelling shows daily that will resonate with viewers. You will also create content each day for Outkick.com from these shows. You will be involved in all aspects of the production and booking of these shows. This position reports to the Outkick.com Senior Producer. We are looking for ambitious and hardworking Production Assistants to join Outkick.com
A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
Participate in daily team meetings to develop strategies and ideas to produce shows that will drive the national sports and pop culture conversation
Book for multiple daily shows streamed on Outkick.com and hosted by Outkick.com personalities
Work closely with the Senior Producer and other show producer to elements to enhance the shows
Produce content from the shows for the Outkick.com website and social media channels in coordination with the Senior Producer and others
Write engaging, SEO-friendly headlines for both OutKick.com and OutKick’s social media pages
Produce quote pics and clips for posting on social media
Monitor live streams and television appearances for use on the OutKick platforms
Use homepage manager and social media content manager tools
Collaborate and produce photo illustrations and montages
Work closely with editors, producers and talent
Assist Talent with live stream operations as needed
Assist in building out of daily show rundowns
Gather show performance analytics across all shows
Communicate with studio tech team to help show visions come to life
WHAT YOU WILL NEED
Degree in Journalism or related field preferred
Experience working on news or sports-style shows
Must have a passion for sports and sports culture
You must be detail-oriented and able to work under pressure, meeting multiple daily deadlines
A desire to grow and perform beyond expectations
Flexible schedule which may include mornings, nights as well as some weekend days and holidays
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.
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