Freelance Assistant Video Editor - World Cup
fox com, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079
OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANY
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 Freelance Assistant Editor to support the creation of social-first, vertical video content across Instagram, TikTok, X, and YouTube, while also assisting with select linear television projects. The Freelance Assistant Video Editor is a critical part of the post-production workflow, focusing on media management, project setup, and offline editing, while contributing creatively to digital storytelling. The ideal candidate is highly organized, technically strong, and eager to grow as an editor. You understand the fundamentals of social video pacing and storytelling, are comfortable working in fast-turnaround environments, and take pride in clean project organization and efficient workflows. This position offers hands-on experience working alongside editors, producers, and digital teams on high-visibility content. A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
Media Management & Project Setup Ingest, organize, and maintain media using established media asset management systems Set up projects for editors, including timelines, bins, sequences, and versioning Maintain clean file structures, naming conventions, and asset tracking throughout production Prepare projects for handoff, review, and final delivery across digital and social platforms Offline Editing & Editorial Support Assist with offline editing for social and digital content, including string-outs, selects, and rough cuts Create social-first edits with a focus on vertical video formats Support editors with revisions, versioning, exports, and last-minute changes Pull footage, archive projects, and manage deliverables across multiple platforms Social & Platform Support Help adapt content for Instagram, TikTok, X, and YouTube, ensuring proper aspect ratios and formatting Support captioning, basic graphic elements, and visual cleanup as needed Learn and apply platform-specific best practices for pacing, runtime, and presentation Collaboration & Workflow Work closely with Editors, Producers, and Digital teams to meet daily production needs Communicate clearly regarding project status, asset needs, and deadlines Support cross-functional workflows across digital, studio, and linear teams WHAT YOU WILL NEED
1+ years of post-production or assistant editing experience, preferably in digital or social media environments Experience with media asset management systems and file organization best practices Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite, including Premiere Pro, After Effects, and Photoshop Basic knowledge of video/audio codecs and social platform delivery specs Understanding of offline editing workflows Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google Workspace Familiarity with Mac-based production environments Strong attention to detail, organization, and time management skills Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment with changing priorities NICE TO HAVE BUT NOT A DEALBREAKER
Experience with Slack, Notion, and Box 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 $32.21-44.71 per hour.
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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 Freelance Assistant Editor to support the creation of social-first, vertical video content across Instagram, TikTok, X, and YouTube, while also assisting with select linear television projects. The Freelance Assistant Video Editor is a critical part of the post-production workflow, focusing on media management, project setup, and offline editing, while contributing creatively to digital storytelling. The ideal candidate is highly organized, technically strong, and eager to grow as an editor. You understand the fundamentals of social video pacing and storytelling, are comfortable working in fast-turnaround environments, and take pride in clean project organization and efficient workflows. This position offers hands-on experience working alongside editors, producers, and digital teams on high-visibility content. A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
Media Management & Project Setup Ingest, organize, and maintain media using established media asset management systems Set up projects for editors, including timelines, bins, sequences, and versioning Maintain clean file structures, naming conventions, and asset tracking throughout production Prepare projects for handoff, review, and final delivery across digital and social platforms Offline Editing & Editorial Support Assist with offline editing for social and digital content, including string-outs, selects, and rough cuts Create social-first edits with a focus on vertical video formats Support editors with revisions, versioning, exports, and last-minute changes Pull footage, archive projects, and manage deliverables across multiple platforms Social & Platform Support Help adapt content for Instagram, TikTok, X, and YouTube, ensuring proper aspect ratios and formatting Support captioning, basic graphic elements, and visual cleanup as needed Learn and apply platform-specific best practices for pacing, runtime, and presentation Collaboration & Workflow Work closely with Editors, Producers, and Digital teams to meet daily production needs Communicate clearly regarding project status, asset needs, and deadlines Support cross-functional workflows across digital, studio, and linear teams WHAT YOU WILL NEED
1+ years of post-production or assistant editing experience, preferably in digital or social media environments Experience with media asset management systems and file organization best practices Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite, including Premiere Pro, After Effects, and Photoshop Basic knowledge of video/audio codecs and social platform delivery specs Understanding of offline editing workflows Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google Workspace Familiarity with Mac-based production environments Strong attention to detail, organization, and time management skills Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment with changing priorities NICE TO HAVE BUT NOT A DEALBREAKER
Experience with Slack, Notion, and Box 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 $32.21-44.71 per hour.
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