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FOX Sports

Freelance Digital Video Specialist

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

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Overview Of The Company Fox Sports is the industry leader in live events and the umbrella entity representing Fox Corporation’s wide array of multi‑platform U.S. 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

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 digital content creator 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!

Responsibilities

Create fun digital content for sports and podcasts

Create full‑game sports highlights that identify key storylines of the game

Condense podcast segments into vertical videos that are optimized for TikTok and YouTube Shorts (e.g., The Joel Klatt Show, Kevin Harvick’s Happy Hour)

Run or contribute to day‑to‑day operations of YouTube and TikTok channels

Edit full‑length podcasts and VODs

Qualifications

Experience editing Reel – include 9x16 and 16x9 examples

Advanced Adobe Premiere knowledge, video editing, and storytelling

Advanced knowledge of digital platforms, YouTube, and TikTok

Intermediate Photoshop knowledge, YouTube thumbnail creation

Writing skills and SEO experience

Understanding how to best optimize video for platforms: TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, Twitter, and Foxsports.com

Build and maintain relationships across social media, production, and other show teams

1+ year of Digital/TV editorial experience

Familiar with digital platforms, industry terminology, and understand deadlines

Effectively communicate with social media managers, producers, and other project stakeholders

Knowledge of how to edit compelling video content using Adobe Premiere

Strong vertical video editing skills for TikTok/Reels/YouTube shorts, including caption creation and storytelling

Strong written and grammatical skills for video metadata

Strong sports knowledge and a passion for sports

Experience editing full‑length podcasts and VOD/headline creation

Experience in day‑to‑day operations of a YouTube channel

Ability to work weekends and nights as needed and work in the office daily

Nice to Have

After Effects knowledge

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 $28.85–39.42 per hour. 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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