Freelance Digital Video Specialist

Overview Of The CompanyFox 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 DescriptionWe are seeking a dynamic digital content creator with a passion for sports to join FOX Sports Digital. 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. They 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 ResponsibilitiesCreate fun digital content for Sports and PodcastsCreate full game sports highlights that identify key storylines of the gameCondense 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)Run or contribute to day-to-day operations of YouTube and TikTok channelsEdit full length podcasts and VODsWhat You Will NeedExperience editing Reel – include 9x16 and 16x9 examplesAdvanced Adobe Premiere knowledge, video editing, and storytellingAdvanced knowledge of digital platforms, YouTube, and TikTok Intermediate Photoshop knowledge, YouTube thumbnail creationWriting skills and SEO experienceUnderstanding how to best optimize video for the following platforms: TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, Twitter, and Foxsports.comBuild and maintain relationships across a variety of groups including social media, production, and other show teams1+ year of Digital/TV editorial experienceFamiliar with digital platforms, industry terminology, and understand deadlinesEffectively communicate with social media managers, producers, and other project stakeholdersKnowledge of how to edit compelling video content using Adobe PremiereStrong vertical video editing skills for TikTok/Reels/YouTube shorts, including caption creation, added visual elements, storytellingStrong written and grammatical skills required for writing video metadataStrong sports knowledge and a passion for sportsExperience editing full length podcast and VOD/headline creationExperience in day-to-day operations of running a YouTube ChannelAbility to manage and organize multiple concurrent projectsAbility to work weekends and nights as needed and work in the office daily since schedules will vary by season with sportsNICE TO HAVE BUT NOT A DEALBREAKERAfter Effects knowledgeWe 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 $28.85-39.42 per hour. This role is also eligible for various benefits, including medical/dental/vision, insurance, a 401(k) plan, paid time off, and other benefits in accordance with applicable plan documents. Benefits for Union represented employees will be in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement.