The Social Media Freelancer will post content across various social media platforms, clip highlights, monitor shows, and create engaging content related to Big Ten athletics.
OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANY
Fox SportsFOX Sports, the industry leader in live events, is the umbrella entity representing Fox Corporation’s wide array of multi-platform US-based sports assets. Built with brands capable of reaching more than 100 million viewers in a single weekend, FOX Sports includes the sports television arm of the FOX Network; FS1, FS2, FOX Soccer Plus and FOX Deportes, as well as a joint-venture business in the Big Ten Network and digital properties including http://FOXSports.com and the FOX Sports App. FOX Sports has delivered the most watched television program, NFL’s America’s Game of the Week on FOX, for fourteen consecutive years.JOB DESCRIPTIONThe Big Ten Network is looking for a remote Social Media Freelancer on the West Coast to join its team on a part-time basis. The Social Media Freelancer will work closely with digital staff and post content to various social media platforms, including Facebook, X, Instagram, & TikTok throughout the Big Ten athletic calendar. This is a seasonal freelance position, from August to April, offering roughly 40 hours per week.
A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
- Clip and distribute live highlights on a nightly basis across all Big Ten sports
- Help monitor Big Ten Network studio shows for relevant social posts
- Create engaging content to post to Big Ten sport-specific accounts
- Request dynamic graphic ideas from the graphics department
- Produce evergreen content from the Big Ten video library
- Monitor social media to share Big Ten news
WHAT YOU WILL NEED
- 1+ years of experience in social media, communications, or marketing
- Experience using Live Collage, or similar photo editor apps
- Able to work flexible Western/Pacific Time Zone hours, which will include nights and weekends
- Deep knowledge of Big Ten athletics
- Organized, detail-oriented, proactive, and a team player
- Familiarity with Big Ten Network’s programming, talent, and brand initiatives
- Passionate about social media and the evolution of technology
- Detailed knowledge and experience on X, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok & YouTube
- Strong handle of grammar, punctuation, syntax, and a social media voice
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a keen editorial sense
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment on a deadline
- Always connected and tuned into the latest Big Ten news
NICE TO HAVE BUT NOT A DEALBREAKER
- Communications, Journalism, Marketing or Sport Management undergraduate track
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 $23.00 per hour for high cost labour markets such as but not limited to New York City and Los Angeles, $19.00 per hour for all other US locations.Similar Jobs
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