at FOX Payroll Services in Chicago, Illinois, United States
Job Description
OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANYFox 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
Big Ten Network is seeking an experienced, highly motivated, and team-oriented freelance long-form storytelling editor to join our freelance editing team. The ideal candidate has an extensive background in Adobe Premiere Pro, 3+ years of experience working in sports television, and a working knowledge of Big Ten sports.
Applicants for this role should have an at-home editing setup and stable internet connection for remote work or the ability to commute to the office.
This role will span from roughly August through March, with the largest area of need from late October through February.
A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
Edit features, docuseries, and any other storytelling pieces needed
Serve as a post-producer, taking a script and making storytelling decisions with or without consistent input from a producer.
Address Producer notes throughout the process
Mix audio and perform color correction within Adobe Premiere
Reformat and deliver storytelling pieces for both linear and social media platforms
WHAT YOU WILL NEED
2+ years of experience as an editor in long form production
Extensive experience with Adobe Premiere Pro
Experience mixing audio and color correction
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment on tight deadlines
Ability to understand and troubleshoot technical problems associated with video editing
Ability to edit from home (uploading and downloading footage/pieces from cloud storage) OR the ability to commute to the B1G Network offices in Chicago to work
Adobe creative cloud subscription and a computer capable of handling up to 4k video editing (most video in 1080p) as well as storage if working remotely
Flexible schedule, capable working nights and weekends as well as adapting to the ever-evolving production schedule
Capable of working closely with a team
Capable of working with minimal supervision when needed - including editing long form content without a producer
High level attention to detail
High level time management
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Strong organizational skills
NICE TO HAVE BUT NOT A DEALBREAKER
Bachelor's degree in Communications, Broadcasting, Radio/TV/Film, or equivalent work experience
After Effects and Photoshop experience
Knowledge of Big Ten sports
We will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable law.
At FOX, we foster a culture and environment where everyone feels welcome and can thrive. We are deeply committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, including attracting, retaining, and promoting diverse talent across our company. We live in a diverse world, with different ideas and different perspectives that come together to spark new ideas and make great things happen. That means reflecting the diversity of the world around us is critical to our company's success. We ensure that our viewers, communities and employees feel heard, represented, and celebrated both on screen and off.
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Pursuant to state and local pay disclosure requirements, the pay range for this role, with final offer amount dependent on education, skills, experience, and location is: $35.00-45.00 per hour. We provide Freelancers medical/dental/vision insurance and 401k after they meet eligibility criteria and any State required time-off, in accordance with applicable plan documents. Benefits for Union represented employees will be in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement.
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.
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