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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 Media is looking for an Freelance Editor to join our OutKick.com team. You have previously worked on a desk or with a team of reporters and editors in a digital or print news or sports organization. You will work closely with the OutKick.com head of content as well as Senior Editors and the Social Media team. You will be responsible for helping to shape editorial coverage by assigning stories, editing, and taking in pitches from reporters and OutKick.com talent. You have excellent copy-editing skills. You also understand the OutKick.com brand and ethos and are eager to deliver stories and angles that are original, exclusive, unique, and authentic for the OutKick.com readers. A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES • Work directly with the Outkick.com editorial team on stories and angles to leverage OutKick.com angles • Know the news cycle to ensure OutKick is covering all pertinent news for our audience • Support and Sr. Editors in the management and daily editorial of the site • Copy-edit and fact-check stories before they publish • Write & report when necessary WHAT YOU WILL NEED • At least 4 years of experience in news, TV, or digital • Bachelor’s degree in journalism or related field of study is preferred, or equivalent experience • Experience using content management systems • A strong interest and knowledge in sports, pop culture, culture, and news • Excellent organizational skills and the ability to multi-task • A flexible schedule with the ability to work nights and weekends as necessary. And sometimes taking shifts with short notice. • Strong SEO and social media skills • Strong communication skills • Excellent news judgment • Prior experience with digital analytics (Chartbeat, Google Analytics, etc.) to monitor and build traffic is a plus 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 $28.00-37.50 per hour for high cost labour markets such as but not limited to New York City and Los Angeles, $23.25-31.25 per hour for all other US locations.