OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANY

Fox Sports

FOX Sports, the industry leader in live events, is the umbrella entity representing Fox Corporation’s wide array of multi-platform US-based sports assets. Built with brands capable of reaching more than 100 million viewers in a single weekend, FOX Sports includes the sports television arm of the FOX Network; FS1, FS2, FOX Soccer Plus and FOX Deportes, as well as a joint-venture business in the Big Ten Network and digital properties including http://FOXSports.com and the FOX Sports App. FOX Sports has delivered the most watched television program, NFL’s America’s Game of the Week on FOX, for fourteen consecutive years.

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Big Ten Network (BTN) is seeking a Freelance Video Operations Coordinator to assist in the day-to-day monitoring of BTN’s digital video and social sharing platforms.  This role will also work closely with other members from BTN’s Digital department (Content, Streaming and On Campus teams) to assist in the creation of original digital content and facilitate delivery of video requests. This role will report to the Manager, Video Operations in the Digital department.

A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

Monitor video streams and provide necessary editing and tech support during live games to ensure a smooth user experience on BTN's digital video and social sharing platforms.Communicate with BTN and Big Ten university stakeholders regarding the status of digital video platformsAssist in the creation and publishing of digital video and highlights across BTN social & video platforms (primarily YouTube, Amazon FireTV, Greenfly, B1G+)Coordinate with BTN Digital editors, On Campus team members and Big Ten athletic departments to encode and deliver Big Ten footage requests

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

Knowledge of the Adobe Creative Cloud suite of tools (Premiere Pro and Photoshop)Knowledge of digital video production and online content management systemsFamiliarity with transmission procedures and streaming video workflowStrong and clear communication skillsStrong work ethic and eye for detailAbility to work in a fast-paced environment and multitaskAbility to work flexible hours, including nights/weekends/holidays

NICE TO HAVE BUT NOT A DEALBREAKER

Bachelor’s degreeKnowledge of the Big Ten Conference and athletics

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable law.

Pursuant to state and local pay disclosure requirements, the pay rate/range for this role, with final offer amount dependent on education, skills, experience, and location is $20.00 per hour.