Sports Content Creator, The California Post

News Corporation • Los Angeles, CA

35d • Onsite

About The Position

The California Post is seeking a talented and creative Sports Social Content Creator to join our social team. The ideal candidate will be deeply engaged in the social landscape, skilled in video editing, fluent in emerging trends, and adept at producing compelling content that connects with a sports-obsessed audience.

Requirements

• At least three years of content creation experience, including the development of engaging multimedia content across digital platforms
• Proficiency in video and photo editing software, including Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, Photoshop, CapCut, and Canva, with a portfolio demonstrating high-quality editing and creative execution.
• Strong news judgment, with excellent writing and copy-editing skills, ensuring accuracy and clarity in all published content.
• Up-to-date knowledge of social media trends, best practices, and emerging platforms, with the ability to quickly adapt strategies to optimize audience engagement.
• Demonstrated experience managing social media accounts with large followings, emphasizing audience growth and engagement through thoughtful and timely content.
• Exceptional multitasking abilities, with the capacity to prioritize effectively and perform well under tight deadlines in a fast-paced newsroom environment.
• Passionate about sports, with a deep understanding of current trends and an ability to leverage sports insights to enhance content appeal.
• Ability to balance editorial standards while creating social-first content that is both engaging and informative

Nice To Haves

• SEO experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Package and publish content for California Post Sports social media accounts across Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, X, Threads, and more.
• Create short-form vertical videos, memes, graphics, and other engagement-focused posts.
• Ability to appear on camera and deliver sports news content clearly and concisely on deadline.
• Film, edit, and produce video content from live sporting events, interviews, and in-house programming for social distribution, ensuring alignment with platform-specific best practices.
• Pitch and execute timely, newsworthy, and trending content ideas.
• Ability to own the lifecycle of a story, from the pitch to production to social distribution.
• Engage with fans on Sports social accounts by replying to comments across social platforms.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Broadcasting and Content Providers
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees