Social Media Contractor (Sports)

TL;DR

Social Media Contractor (Sports): Driving weekly content creation and real-time coverage for small school college athletics with an accent on platform-native short-form video and storytelling. Focus on translating live competitions into engaging content to drive audience growth and monetization.

Location: Remote (U.S.-based preferred; regional travel required)

Company

Leading digital platform for underserved sports, combining streaming, original programming, and technology to help sports grow their audiences.

What you will do

• Create weekly regional content including stat graphics, short-form video, and storytelling features.
• Execute real-time social media coverage during live events, primarily on nights and weekends.
• Produce platform-native content for Instagram, TikTok, X, Facebook, and YouTube.
• Collaborate with editorial and video teams to align social coverage with broader content strategies.
• Travel to select campuses and events for on-site coverage and content creation.
• Monitor community engagement and analyze performance metrics to optimize reach and traffic.

Requirements

• Proven experience managing social media accounts, preferably in sports or live-event environments.
• Proficiency with content creation tools such as Adobe Suite, CapCut, or Canva.
• Ability to work nights, weekends, and extended hours aligned with the live sports calendar.
• Strong writing skills and the ability to edit and publish video quickly under tight deadlines.
• Must be based in the US (preferred) and available for regional travel.

Nice to have

• Knowledge of college athletics (softball, baseball, basketball, football, etc.).

Culture & Benefits

• Commitment to a diverse and inclusive workplace with a blind recruiting process to mitigate bias.
• Opportunity to elevate overlooked athletes and underserved sports communities.
• Flexible remote work arrangement on a contract basis.