Job description
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 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
.
OutKick is looking for a Social Media Associate to join our team! You are a crucial member of the team as you help to produce content for our social media platforms including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and the OutKick site.
A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
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Post and schedule social media content on Instagram and Twitter
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Pitch, develop and execute new video ideas in a daily and breaking news environment
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Contribute ideas for day-to-day content primarily around NFL, NBA, and College Sports, but not limited to NHL, WNBA, MLB, Soccer, Gaming, Betting, and more
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Curate OutKick’s social media feed with news content surrounding sports and entertainment.
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Work with contributing talent to develop social segment ideas and bite-sized content
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Cover a range of video content including breaking news and features
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Collaborate with other social media producers to develop a social strategy, write and produce videos
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Reach out to the assignment desk to effort permission for content
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Aggregate OutKick’s social media metrics across all platforms to keep track of viewership metrics
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Coordinate and pitch new articles to enhance original video posts and build an audience
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Plan ahead to edit/produce social media content for specific initiatives and events
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Participate in broader strategic discussions regarding content and audience engagement
WHAT YOU WILL NEED
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Extensive knowledge of sports, pop culture, entertainment, and how different genres of content feed into their respective internet subcultures
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Exceptional eye for what goes viral online while thriving in a fast deadline-driven timeline
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An eye for vertical content and how to work media for mobile devices
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Basic knowledge of Adobe Premiere Pro and Photoshop
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Ability to scope out trending topics and viral stories and package them as consumable social media content to be shared online
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Ability to collaborate with video editors and producers if and when Outkick needs to share multimedia pieces on its social media, as well as get gameday content produced in real time as games unfold
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Bachelor's degree in journalism or a related field of study preferred, or equivalent experience
#LI-DNI
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.
At FOX, we foster a culture and environment where everyone feels welcome and can thrive. We are deeply committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, including attracting, retaining, and promoting diverse talent across our company. We live in a diverse world, with different ideas and different perspectives that come together to spark new ideas and make great things happen. That means reflecting the diversity of the world around us is critical to our company’s success. We ensure that our viewers, communities and employees feel heard, represented, and celebrated both on screen and off.
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