Digital Video Specialist

Job Description

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

We are seeking a dynamic Freelance Digital Video Specialist 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 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 Tik Tok channels
• Create full game sports highlights that identify key storylines of the game
• Strong sports knowledge and a passion for sports is must
• Edit full length podcasts and VODs
• Build and maintain relationships across a variety of groups including social media, production, and other show teams

WHAT YOU WILL NEED
• 1+ year of Digital/TV editorial experience
• Experience editing full length podcast and VOD/headline creation
• Experience in day-to-day operations of running a YouTube Channel
• Familiar with digital platforms, industry terminology and understand deadlines
• Advanced Adobe Premiere knowledge, video editing and storytelling
• Advanced knowledge of digital platforms, YouTube, and Tik Tok
• Knowledge on editing compelling video content using Adobe Premiere
• Intermediate Photoshop knowledge, YouTube thumbnail creation
• Writing skills and SEO experience
• Understanding how to best optimize video for the following platforms. TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, Twitter, and Foxsports.com
• Ability to communicate effectively with social media managers, producers, and other project stakeholders
• Strong vertical video editing skills for TikTok/Reels/YT shorts including caption creation, added visual elements, and storytelling
• Strong written and grammatical skills required for writing video metadata
• Ability to manage and organize multiple concurrent projects
• Ability to work weekends/nights as needed

NICE TO HAVE BUT NOT A DEALBREAKER
• After Effects knowledge

At FOX, we foster a culture and environment where everyone feels welcome and can thrive. We are deeply committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, including attracting, retaining, and promoting diverse talent across our company. We live in a diverse world, with different ideas and different perspectives that come together to spark new ideas and make great things happen. That means reflecting the diversity of the world around us is critical to our company's success. We ensure that our viewers, communities and employees feel heard, represented, and celebrated both on screen and off.

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Pursuant to state and local pay disclosure requirements, the pay range for this role, with final offer amount dependent on education, skills, experience, and location is: $28.50-28.50 per hour for California. 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.
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