Freelance Digital Content Specialist - NFL Social

OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANY

Fox Sports

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 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

FOX Sports Digital is seeking a Freelance Digital Content Specialist to support the creation, production, and execution of social content across NFL on FOX and FOX Sports’ biggest tentpole moments throughout the year. This role will assist in clipping highlights, producing short-form social video, designing platform-optimized content, and helping support live social coverage during major sports events.

If you thrive in a fast-paced sports environment, have strong instincts for what performs on social platforms, and love capturing the energy of live sports moments, this is an opportunity to contribute directly to FOX Sports’ most visible digital storytelling.

A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support the daily production of NFL on FOX social and digital content, including highlights, reactions, storylines, and talent-driven moments
• Assist with social content creation for major FOX Sports tentpole events, such as the Super Bowl, World Series, CFB Playoff, World Cup, Daytona 500, and additional premier live events
• Clip, edit, and optimize short-form video content across TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, X, and Facebook
• Create and update graphics, thumbnails, and visual templates for use across FOX Sports social accounts
• Support live event social coverage, including real-time publishing, moment identification, and cultural conversation monitoring
• Collaborate with producers, editors, and social leads to maintain consistent FOX Sports storytelling across platforms
• Utilize analytics and performance insights to inform future content decisions and platform strategy
• Coordinate content across platforms and teams to ensure alignment and a strong cross-platform presence
  

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

• 1+ years of experience in digital content creation, social publishing, or video editing (internship or freelance experience acceptable)
• Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Premiere
• Strong understanding of what performs well on social platforms, especially TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, and X
• Working knowledge of NFL storylines, players, teams, and fan culture
• Ability to work onsite in Los Angeles 5 days per week, and work nights, weekends, and live event schedules as needed
  

NICE TO HAVE BUT NOT A DEALBREAKER

• Bachelor’s degree
• Familiarity with After Effects