Social Video Freelancer - World Cup

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 is looking for a temporary Social Video Freelancer to support real-time social coverage of the FIFA World Cup. The Social Video Freelancer will work closely with our video team to create high-quality, fast-turnaround video content across FOX Sports social platforms during one of the biggest global sporting events in the world.

This is a hands-on, execution-heavy role built for someone who thrives in fast-moving environments, has strong social media instincts, and is comfortable working nontraditional hours.

Hours will vary significantly due to the FIFA World Cup schedule.

A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Create high-quality, creative social-first video content in real time during live matches, studio shows, and breaking moments
• Edit and package content quickly for platforms including TikTok, Instagram, X, YouTube Shorts, and other social channels
• Experiment with new formats and tools, including emerging AI-assisted video workflows
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously in a deadline-driven environment
  

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

• Flexibility and reliability are essential
• Openness to learning and experimenting with new creative technologies is more important than deep prior expertise
• Willingness to adapt as workflows evolve during the tournament
• Experience editing short-form social video (vertical video) in Adobe Premiere
• Deep understanding of social media platforms and what performs well on each
• Ability to work quickly without sacrificing quality or editorial judgment
• Comfortable taking direction, feedback, and adjusting on the fly
• Thrives in fast-paced, live-event environments
• Strong taste and instincts for what works on social
• Calm under pressure and comfortable with real-time decision-making
• Passionate about soccer and global sports culture
  

NICE TO HAVE BUT NOT A DEALBREAKER

• Experience with AI-assisted video tools
• Experience with After Effects
• Photoshop experience
• Strong soccer knowledge and familiarity with the global game