Booker, 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

We are looking for a dynamic, creative, experienced, and highly motivated Booker to join the OutKick family. The Booker will be one who can react to any breaking news in the sports, sports culture, pop culture & political worlds. The candidate must be attentive in searching for guests and creating and cultivating relationships. The Booker must also be well-read in the major newspapers, podcasts, streaming shows, and most importantly all social platforms. The Booker is responsible for offering creative segment ideas and original angles on well-covered topics daily.

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

OutKick aims for both compelling and qualified newsmakers to discuss the top stories of the day. You should have sound editorial skills and in-depth knowledge of the news, sports news, pop culture, and where all of the above intersect. We need a driven applicant who strives to identify top-tier guests and goes the extra mile to book them. You must also be able to work swiftly under deadline pressure, especially during breaking news coverage.

As a Booker at Outkick.com, you have the opportunity to work on all our streaming shows. You will work with a production team tasked with producing compelling daily shows that will resonate with our viewers.

This position reports to the Outkick.com Executive Producer.

A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITES:

• Identify strong guests, cultivate relationships, and confirm bookings for all OutKick shows.

• Conduct thorough research and compile comprehensive pre-interviews.

• Effectively understand and communicate a guest’s point of view on relevant topics.

• Sift through past interviews and stories to find relevant sound, video, and perspectives to use in guest segments.

• Manage daily deadline turnarounds of all OutKick shows.

• Regularly pitch segments and creative story angles to show producers.

WHAT YOU WILL NEED:

• A Bachelor’s degree in journalism or a related field of study (preferred), or equivalent experience.

• 1–3 years of experience in television.

• Strong booking background.

• Extensive rolodex of contacts.

• A passion for current events.

• Excellent communication skills.

• Ability to write effectively and creatively.

• Flexibility to work long hours and weekends when news events warrant.

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 $67,000.00-85,000.00 annually for high cost labour markets such as but not limited to New York City and Los Angeles, $55,800.00-70,800.00 annually for all other US locations. 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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