[Remote] Part-Time Freelance Social Media Producer/Editor

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. VERSANT is a leading force in news, sports, and entertainment, and they are seeking a Part-Time Freelance Social Media Producer/Editor to focus on NASCAR content. This role involves content planning, strategy, and distribution on social media platforms, requiring a deep knowledge of social media and user behavior.

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

Skills

• 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
• Interested candidates must submit a resume for this job online to be considered
• Must have work authorization to work in the United States
• Must be 18 years or older
• Must have ability to work flexible hours including weekends and evenings due to news cycles and breaking news
• 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

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Retirement plans
• Paid time off

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