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

FOX Sports Digital is seeking a dynamic Freelance Digital Video Specialist with a passion for sports to join their team in Los Angeles. The Freelance Digital Video Specialist will be responsible for creating engaging content for sports and podcasts, condensing podcast segments into optimized vertical videos for platforms like TikTok and YouTube Shorts. The Freelance Digital Video Specialist will contribute to the daily operations of our YouTube and TikTok channels and produce full game highlights that highlight key storylines. A strong knowledge of sports and experience in editing full-length podcasts and VODs are essential for this role. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and love connecting with sports fans, we want to hear from you!

A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

Create fun digital content for Sports and Podcasts
Condense podcast segments into vertical videos that are optimized for different digital platforms i.e. TikTok and YouTube Shorts (The Joel Klatt Show, Kevin Harvick’s Happy Hour, NFL on FOX Podcast)
Run or contribute to day-to-day operations of YouTube and TikTok channels
Create full-game sports highlights that identify key storylines of the game
Edit full-length podcasts and VODs

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

1+ year of Digital/TV editorial experience
Experience editing full-length podcasts and VOD/headline creation
Experience in day-to-day operations of running a YouTube Channel
Writing skills and SEO experience
Familiarity with digital platforms, and industry terminology and understanding deadlines
Strong vertical video editing skills for TikTok/Reels (9x16 and 16x9)/YT shorts including caption creation, added visual elements, storytelling
Strong written and grammatical skills required for writing video metadata
Strong sports knowledge and a passion for sports
Advanced Adobe Premiere knowledge, video editing, and storytelling
Advanced knowledge of digital platforms, YouTube, and TikTok
Intermediate Photoshop knowledge and YouTube thumbnail creation
Knowledge how to edit compelling video content using Adobe Premiere
Understanding how to best optimize video for the following platforms. TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, Twitter, and Foxsports.com
Build and maintain relationships across a variety of groups including social media, production, and other show teams
Effectively communicate with social media managers, producers, and other project stakeholders
Ability to manage and organize multiple concurrent projects
Ability to work weekends/nights as needed as schedules will vary by season with sports

NICE TO HAVE BUT NOT A DEALBREAKER

After Effects knowledge

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 $24.00-28.50 per hour. We provide medical/dental/vision insurance and 401k after they meet eligibility criteria and any State required time-off, in accordance with applicable plan documents. Benefits for Union represented employees will be in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement.

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