MANAGER, PUBLIC RELATIONS – OUTKICK

Job Summary

OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANY

Fox Corporation

 

 

Under the FOX banner, we produce and distribute content through some of the world’s leading and most valued brands, including: FOX News, FOX Sports, the Fox Network, and the FOX Television Stations. We empower a diverse range of creators to imagine and develop culturally significant content, while building an organization that thrives on creative ideas, operational expertise and strategic thinking.

 

 

JOB DESCRIPTION

OutKick is looking for a Manager of Public Relations. As a Manager, you are a savvy publicist and a strategic thinker who has a solid understanding of the sports world and is willing to work hard and develop creative PR strategies to elevate an emerging brand.  

 

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. 

 

A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and execute press strategies surrounding all editorial initiatives, key talent, and streaming programming

• Secure impactful media placements to introduce and elevate the brand with an even wider consumer audience 

• Publicize breaking news reports and opinion content

• Manage press for monthly & quarterly digital performance 

• Cultivate strong relationships with media 

• Manage all media monitoring for the platform 

 

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

• A Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Communications 

• 4-6 years of experience in the media relations/public relations industry

• Strong interest in sports, media, pop culture, and current events

• Self-motivated with dynamic project management skills and an ability to work independently

• Excellent writing skills

• Results-oriented approach with the ability to meet tight deadlines and have the ability to adapt to a fast-paced news cycle

• Knowledge of the latest industry trends and competitive news landscape

• Exceptional communication and organizational skills with a thorough and detail-oriented command of information

• Self-starter who is highly dependable and trustworthy

• Flexibility to work nights and weekends as the job requires