Social Media Freelancer - Big Ten Network

Fox Corporation • USA - CA - Remote, NV

2d • Remote

About The Position

The Big Ten Network is looking for a remote Social Media Freelancer on the West Coast to join its team on a part-time basis. The Social Media Freelancer will work closely with digital staff and post content to various social media platforms, including Facebook, X, Instagram, & TikTok throughout the Big Ten athletic calendar. This is a seasonal freelance position, from August to April, offering roughly 40 hours per week.

Requirements

• 1+ years of experience in social media, communications, or marketing
• Experience using Live Collage, or similar photo editor apps
• Able to work flexible Western/Pacific Time Zone hours, which will include nights and weekends
• Deep knowledge of Big Ten athletics
• Organized, detail-oriented, proactive, and a team player
• Familiarity with Big Ten Network’s programming, talent, and brand initiatives
• Passionate about social media and the evolution of technology
• Detailed knowledge and experience on X, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok & YouTube
• Strong handle of grammar, punctuation, syntax, and a social media voice
• 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

Nice To Haves

• Communications, Journalism, Marketing or Sport Management undergraduate track

Responsibilities

• Clip and distribute live highlights on a nightly basis across all Big Ten sports
• Help monitor Big Ten Network studio shows for relevant social posts
• Create engaging content to post to Big Ten sport-specific accounts
• Request dynamic graphic ideas from the graphics department
• Produce evergreen content from the Big Ten video library
• Monitor social media to share Big Ten news

Benefits

• Pay rate/range: $23.00 per hour for high cost labor markets such as but not limited to New York City and Los Angeles, $19.00 per hour for all other US locations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed