On-Campus Content Freelancer - Big Ten Network
Fox Corporation is the industry leader in live sports events, and they are seeking an On-Campus Content Freelancer for the Big Ten Network. This role involves managing and distributing content across various social media platforms while collaborating with a team to enhance the Big Ten athletics presence online.
Responsibilities
- Support the team of On-Campus Multiplatform Video Producer/Editors (MVPEs) with day-to-day content management, planning, and distribution on social media platforms
- Support the creative development, production, and preparation of On-Campus content across Big Ten Network’s social, streaming, and broadcast multiplatform channels
- Publish content across social platforms (Facebook, Instagram, X, TikTok, YouTube) around live events
- Collaborate with the entire digital team to drive daily content, monitor Big Ten news, and align on social media strategies and distribution
- Ensure video content is optimized for social media consumption
- Ensure all content is aligned with brand standards, quality, and voice
- Distribute ad sales, sponsored social media campaigns driven by the On-Campus team
- Deliver finished content to key internal stakeholders (Remote, Studio, Originals, Marketing)
- Assist with social media analytics reporting to provide insights to the On-Campus team
Skills
- 1+ years of experience in social media, communications, or marketing
- Able to work flexible hours, which will include nights and weekends
- Deep knowledge of Big Ten athletics
- Extensive knowledge of all things culturally relevant to Big Ten Athletics and pop culture
- Organized, detail-oriented, proactive, and a team player
- Familiarity with Big Ten Network's programming, talent, and brand initiatives
- Detailed platform knowledge and experience posting content to Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok & YouTube
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a keen editorial sense
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment on a deadline
- Always connected and tuned into the latest Big Ten news
- Passionate about social media and the evolution of technology
- Excellent writing skills and attention to detail with grammar, brand voice, and spelling
- Outstanding organizational & project management skills
- Demonstrated ability to provide constructive feedback to others, as well as seek out and accept constructive feedback for your individual performance
- Demonstrated ability to be proactive, take initiative, and meet strategic deadlines in a dynamic environment
- Communications, Journalism, Marketing, or Sport Management undergraduate track
- Experience with social media analytics – knowledge of the Emplifi platform
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