[Hiring] Digital Production Manager @Outside

Role Description

This is a hands-on, detail-driven role for someone who knows WordPress inside and out, has a sharp eye for UX, and thrives owning ambiguity in a fast-moving editorial environment.

• Build story pages, drawing from print and digital editorial sources
• Source and crop stock photos, format and add alt text/captions to writer-submitted photos, commission art and photos occasionally
• Bug Tracking & Resolution: Participate in bug triage, serving as the liaison between editors and product/engineering to identify critical issues on production sites impacting editors
• Collaboration with Engineering: Partner with engineering to test new features or bug fixes within WordPress and associated content sites, providing clear documentation with steps to reproduce
• Strong written, verbal, and video communication skills; works well across diverse teams
• Maintain SOT production resources to aid editorial staff and freelance producers; work with Engineering to integrate new features and communicate new standards across verticals
• Prioritize tasks and find workflow efficiencies
• Own SEO/GEO best practices on-page, staying current on how AI overviews and answer engines are reshaping search visibility
• Deep understanding of UX, with the ability to translate best practices into on-page experiences
• Detail-oriented and thorough in checking work before publication

Qualifications

• 5+ years proven experience in digital production for high-volume print and digital media
• Strong written, verbal, and video communication skills
• Works well across diverse teams
• Deep understanding of UX, with the ability to translate best practices into on-page experiences
• Close attention to detail and ability to QC work before publication
• Expert proficiency in WordPress, Canva, Asana, Google Workspace; affiliate platform experience a plus
• Strong SEO/GEO judgment, including a working understanding of how AI overviews and answer-engine results are changing search visibility
• Ability to work cross-functionally with Video, Product, and Audience Development teams

Requirements

• Within 1 month, you will:
• Onboard with Editorial, Video, and Audience Development teams to understand current workflows
• Establish working relationships with production partners to ensure smooth operations and deadline compliance
• Build story pages daily, drawing from print and digital editorial sources
• Source and crop stock photos, format and add alt text/captions to writer-submitted photos, commission art and photos occasionally
• Prioritize tasks and find workflow efficiencies
• Within 3 months, you will:
• Maintain SOT production resources; work with Engineering to integrate new features and communicate new standards across verticals
• Participate in bug triage as liaison between editors and product/engineering
• Partner with engineering to test new features/fixes and document steps to reproduce issues
• Within 6 months, you will:
• Partner with the product team on comprehensive site updates across the Outside Inc. network

Benefits

• This is a fully remote role, and we welcome applicants based anywhere in the United States or Canada.
• Employees can expect to be paid a salary of between $75,000 to $90,000.
• Additional compensation may include a bonus or commission.
• Additional benefits include health care, vision, dental, retirement, Flexible Time Away, sick leave, and more.