Social Media Freelancer - Big Ten Network (R50032580) Remote

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
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, and TikTok throughout the Big Ten athletic calendar. This is a seasonal freelance position, from August to April, offering roughly 40 hours per week.

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

Qualifications

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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