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Freelance Video Editor - World Cup

FOX Sports, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079

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Overview

Fox Sports is the umbrella entity representing Fox Corporation’s wide array of multi-platform US-based sports assets. FOX Sports includes brands capable of reaching more than 100 million viewers in a single weekend, the sports television arm of the FOX Network; FS1, FS2, FOX Soccer Plus and FOX Deportes, a joint-venture in the Big Ten Network, and digital properties including 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 Video Editor with a strong passion for social-first storytelling and vertical video creation. This role focuses on crafting engaging, platform-native video content designed to perform across Instagram, TikTok, X, and YouTube, while also supporting select linear television projects.

The ideal candidate understands how to capture attention in the first few seconds, build compelling narratives for social audiences, and adapt content to each platform’s unique voice and format. The Freelance Video Editor will work closely with producers, editors, and digital teams to transform live events, studio shows, and original programming into high-performing social content that drives engagement and audience growth.

The Freelance Video Editor role is hands-on, fast-paced, and highly collaborative, requiring strong creative instincts, technical proficiency, and the ability to thrive under tight deadlines.

a Snapshot Of Your Responsibilities

Social-First Content & Storytelling

Edit and produce short-form and long-form social video, with a primary focus on vertical video formats

Craft compelling narratives optimized for social platforms, emphasizing pacing, hooks, captions, and visual clarity

Adapt live event and studio content into social-friendly edits that resonate with digital audiences

Collaborate on creative ideation for social series, trends, and digital-first initiatives

Production & Editing

Edit high-quality video content using Adobe Premiere Pro, with supporting graphics and motion elements created in After Effects and Photoshop

Apply strong visual storytelling, typography, and design fundamentals to enhance social performance

Manage media efficiently using media asset management systems, ensuring accurate organization and timely delivery

Execute fast-turnaround edits while maintaining editorial and brand standards

Work closely with Producers, Digital Editors, and Social teams to execute creative direction

Communicate clearly with stakeholders to ensure edits meet editorial goals and platform needs

Support team workflows and contribute to a collaborative post-production environment

Platform Expertise

Edit and optimize content specifically for Instagram, TikTok, X, and YouTube

Understand platform best practices including aspect ratios, runtimes, captions, thumbnails, and pacing

Stay current on social trends, formats, and creator-driven storytelling styles

What You Will Need

3+ years of professional video editing experience, with a strong emphasis on social and digital content

Demonstrated experience creating high-performing vertical and social-first video

Strong proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, including Premiere Pro, After Effects, and Photoshop

Strong attention to detail, time management, and communication skills

Working knowledge of media asset management systems

Knowledge of both PC and Mac-based production environments

Solid file organization and asset tracking skills

Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google Workspace

Familiarity with video/audio codecs and social platform delivery requirements

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 $35.58-50.00 per hour.

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