Social Media Freelancer - Big Ten Network
OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANY
Fox Sports
FOX 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 DESCRIPTION
The 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.
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Fox Sports
FOX 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 DESCRIPTION
The 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.
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