Digital Video Specialist

This is a Freelance Job

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Quick Summary (full description below):
FOX Sports Digital is looking for a Freelance Digital Video Specialist in Los Angeles to create engaging digital sports content, including full-game highlights, podcast segments, and short-form videos for platforms like TikTok and YouTube Shorts. The ideal candidate has strong sports knowledge, video editing skills (Adobe Premiere), and experience managing YouTube channels.

Years of Experience Required: 1+ year of Digital/TV editorial experience (12+ Months)
Salary: $24.00 - $28.50 per hour
Required Experience:
• Editing full-length podcasts and VODs
• Running day-to-day operations of a YouTube channel
• Writing and SEO experience
• Familiarity with deadlines and industry terminology

Preferred Skills/Experience:
• Strong knowledge of digital platforms (TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, Twitter)
• Experience with video metadata and optimization
• Adobe Premiere (advanced)
• Adobe Photoshop (intermediate)
• After Effects knowledge (preferred but not required)

Workplace Requirements: Los Angeles, CA (In-office, with potential weekend and night shifts based on sports schedules)
Education Requirements: Not mentioned
Hard Skills Required:
• Strong vertical video editing skills (9x16 and 16x9 formats)
• Adobe Premiere expertise
• YouTube thumbnail creation
• Ability to optimize content for digital platforms

Soft Skills Required:
• Ability to manage multiple projects
• Strong written and grammatical skills
• Effective communication with social media managers and producers

Benefits:
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) (after meeting eligibility criteria)
• State-required time off (as applicable)
• Union employees receive benefits per the collective bargaining agreement

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FOX Sports Digital – Freelance Digital Video Specialist
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Job Type: Freelance

FOX Sports Digital is seeking a dynamic Freelance Digital Video Specialist with a passion for sports to join their team in Los Angeles. The specialist will be responsible for creating engaging digital content, including full-game highlights, podcast segments, and short-form videos for TikTok and YouTube Shorts.

Responsibilities:
• Create compelling digital content for sports and podcasts
• Condense podcast segments into vertical videos optimized for TikTok and YouTube Shorts (e.g., The Joel Klatt Show, Kevin Harvick’s Happy Hour, NFL on FOX Podcast)
• Manage day-to-day operations of YouTube and TikTok channels
• Create full-game highlights that highlight key storylines
• Edit full-length podcasts and VODs

Qualifications:

Required:
• 1+ year of Digital/TV editorial experience
• Experience editing full-length podcasts and VODs
• Knowledge of YouTube channel management
• Strong writing and SEO skills
• Experience with vertical video editing (9x16, 16x9 formats for TikTok, Reels, YT Shorts)
• Strong Adobe Premiere skills for video editing and storytelling
• Understanding of digital platforms and their best optimization practices
• Basic Photoshop skills for YouTube thumbnail creation
• Ability to communicate effectively with social media managers, producers, and other teams
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Flexibility to work nights/weekends as needed, depending on sports schedules

Preferred:
• After Effects knowledge (not required)

Compensation & Benefits:
• Hourly Rate: $24.00 - $28.50 per hour (dependent on skills and experience)
• Benefits:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) (after meeting eligibility requirements)
- State-required time off as applicable
- Union employees receive benefits per the applicable collective bargaining agreement

If you are passionate about sports and digital content creation and have strong video editing skills, we’d love to hear from you!