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
Company Overview
Versant Media is a media company that offers television and digital entertainment services. It was founded in 2004, and is headquartered in Seattle, Washington, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is https://versantmedia.com.