Fox Corporation: Social Media Freelancer required

Social Media Freelancer is needed in Chicago, United States.

Fox Corporation is looking for a Social Media Freelancer. This job has been crawled from the web.

Location : Chicago, IL

Contract : Full-time

The Big Ten Network is looking for a Social Media Freelancer to join its team in the Chicago office as a hybrid employee. This is a freelance, seasonal position offering roughly 40 hours per week with a start date of Monday, July 17, 2023, and end date of Tuesday, April 30, 2024. Responsibilities include working closely with digital staff and posting content to various social media platforms (including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok & YouTube) during the Big Ten football and basketball seasons.

A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILIITES

• Clip and distribute live highlights for Big Ten football, basketball and Olympic sports
• Help schedule and assign freelance photographers on Big Ten campuses
• Create engaging content across multiple sport-specific Instagram accounts
• Help monitor Big Ten Network studio shows for relevant social posts
• Own distribution calendar for network vignettes and Big Ten Network Originals content
• Work with senior producer to monitor and share Big Ten social news
• Travel to select Big Ten Championships to provide social coverage

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

• 1+ years of experience in social media, communications or marketing
• Ability to work flexible hours, which will include nights and weekends
• Deep knowledge of Big Ten Football and Basketball
• Organized, detailed-oriented, proactive and a team player
• Familiarity with Big Ten Network’s programming, talent, and brand initiatives
• Detailed knowledge and experience on Twitter, 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 deadline
• Always connected and tuned into the latest Big Ten football and basketball news
• Passionate for social media and evolution of technology

NICE TO HAVE BUT NOT A DEALBREAKER

• Communications, Journalism, Marketing or Sport Management undergraduate track
• Photoshop knowledge