Digital Production Manager

ARE YOU READY TO TAKE YOUR CAREER TO NEW HEIGHTS? ARE YOU SEEKING A NEW CHALLENGE IN A DYNAMIC SECTOR? 

This is a very exciting and highly innovative time here at Outside.

OUR TRUE NORTH:Outside Interactive, Inc., the premier hub for active lifestyle enthusiasts, offers best-in-class content and experiences to more than 70 million of the world’s most passionate outdoor, wellness, and endurance enthusiasts every month. We inspire a broad and diverse audience to do the activities they love with greater enjoyment, inspiration, and knowledge and are dedicated to making real change in the outdoor and fitness industries.

The Digital Production Manager leads online production across Outside Inc.'s site portfolio — building story pages from print and digital sources, managing photo assets, and maintaining the production resources that keep editorial and freelance teams moving fast. They're the connective tissue between Editorial and Product/Engineering, from bug triage to feature testing to documenting the fixes.

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.

Responsibilities:

• 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

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

What you bring:

• 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

What We Offer:

This is a fully remote role, and we welcome applicants based anywhere in the United States or Canada. The disclosure below is provided specifically to satisfy Colorado's pay transparency law for roles that could be performed there, it does not limit who may apply.

Entirely remote job that could be performed in Colorado: 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. This salary range is merely an estimate and may vary based on an applicant’s location, market data/ranges, an applicant’s skills and prior relevant experience, certain degrees and certifications, and other relevant factors.

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. Outside Inc is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other legally protected characteristics. Pursuant to applicable laws, we also make accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. We believe a diverse team is a strong team, and we encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.