Part-Time Freelance Social Media Producer/Editor

Versant•Stamford, CT

1d•Onsite

About The Position

USA Sports is hiring a Part-Time Freelance Social Media Producer/Editor focusing specifically on NASCAR, who will be a part of our growing team of digital content experts on the Sports digital team. This role includes day-to-day content planning, strategy and distribution for NASCAR on USA’s social platforms. The ideal candidate has a deep knowledge of social media and user behavior and a strong track record in content strategy, social platform expertise, creativity and attention to detail. Experience in branded content a plus. This is a project based / limited term position with an estimated duration of up to 12 months, unless otherwise amended or terminated as deliverables within this project are completed.

Requirements

BA or BS from a four-year accredited college or university or equivalent experience in Marketing, Communications, Business, Digital Media, or a related field
Minimum of (3) years of experience producing and distributing content end-to-end for digital and social media platforms
Experience and proficiency in all social platforms (Instagram, TikTok, X and Facebook)
Experience with a variety of social and project management tools (Sprout Social, Airtable, Monday.com, etc.)
Able to track and leverage KPIs, while understanding the rapidly-changing social media landscape
Skilled with the Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Premiere, After Effects.)
Extensive knowledge of sports and internet culture
Strong copy editing skills, ability to self-edit your own work
Ability to work efficiently under pressure and meet deadlines
Creative thinker who can look at digital trends and find innovative ways to tell a story in a piece of content
Must have work authorization to work in the United States
Must be 18 years or older

Nice To Haves

Experience in branded content a plus
Demonstrated knowledge of NASCAR
Familiarity with live-video clipping platforms a plus such as Wildmoka or WSC
Ability to shoot and edit content as needed a plus
Strong understanding of digital trends
Strong organizational skills; attention to detail
Strong communication skills and willingness to work in a team environment

Responsibilities

Responsible for the day-to-day content management and coverage of the NASCAR on USA social channels
Clip segments from live sporting events and studio shows in real time
Will work with digital video producers daily to identify key content to be distributed on social media
Maintain voice and content standards across multiple platforms and brands
Work with USA Sport’s video and editorial teams to create highly-sharable content
Will share performance-based feedback on social media posts to drive strategy changes alongside the Social Media Director and team members
Will work with Social Media Director to identify opportunities for increased engagement, video views, and follower growth
Support branded content efforts by helping with the ideation and execution of social sales campaigns
Engages in cross-functional planning and event management with marketing, sales, production and digital teams
Works directly with talent and production teams to support in-studio and on-site content creation
Contribute to team brainstorms by pitching content ideas that will help build video views and audience
Juggle multiple projects with parallel timelines