Digital Video Specialist

This is a Freelance Job

Member Summary:

Quick Summary (full description below):
FOX Sports Digital is seeking a Freelance Digital Video Specialist with a passion for sports to create engaging content, including optimized vertical videos for TikTok and YouTube Shorts. The role involves working with podcasts, highlights, and day-to-day operations of digital platforms.

Years of Experience Required:
1+ year of Digital/TV editorial experience (12 Months)

Salary:
$28.50 per hour for California (noted for California only)

Required Experience:
• 1+ year of Digital/TV editorial experience
• Experience editing full-length podcasts and VODs
• Experience with day-to-day operations of running a YouTube Channel

Preferred Skills/Experience:
• After Effects knowledge

Workplace Requirements:
• Location: California (remote or in-office details not mentioned)
• In-office, remote, or hybrid: Not mentioned

Education Requirements:
• Not mentioned

Hard Skills Required:
• Advanced Adobe Premiere knowledge
• Advanced knowledge of digital platforms, including YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, and Twitter
• Intermediate Photoshop knowledge (YouTube thumbnail creation)
• Writing skills and SEO experience

Soft Skills Required:
• Strong written and grammatical skills required for writing video metadata
• Ability to communicate effectively with social media managers, producers, and other project stakeholders
• Ability to manage and organize multiple concurrent projects
• Strong vertical video editing skills

Benefits:
• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• 401(k) plan
• Paid time off
• Additional benefits based on applicable plan documents

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Full Posting:

FOX Sports Digital
Freelance Digital Video Specialist
Location: California

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 optimized for digital platforms (e.g., TikTok and YouTube Shorts)
• Run or contribute to day-to-day operations of YouTube and TikTok channels
• Create full game sports highlights that identify key storylines
• Strong sports knowledge and passion for sports
• Edit full-length podcasts and VODs
• Build and maintain relationships across teams (social media, production, and others)

WHAT YOU WILL NEED:
• 1+ year of Digital/TV editorial experience
• Experience editing full-length podcasts and VODs
• Experience in day-to-day operations of running a YouTube Channel
• Familiar with digital platforms, industry terminology, and deadlines
• Advanced Adobe Premiere knowledge
• Advanced knowledge of digital platforms, YouTube, and TikTok
• Knowledge of editing compelling video content using Adobe Premiere
• Intermediate Photoshop knowledge (YouTube thumbnail creation)
• Writing skills and SEO experience
• Understanding video optimization for platforms (TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, Twitter, and Foxsports.com)
• Ability to communicate effectively with social media managers, producers, and other stakeholders
• Strong vertical video editing skills for TikTok/Reels/YT shorts, including caption creation and storytelling
• Strong written and grammatical skills required for writing video metadata
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects
• Availability to work weekends/nights as needed

NICE TO HAVE BUT NOT A DEALBREAKER:
• After Effects knowledge