What are the responsibilities and job description for the Remote Social Media Producer, SportsLine (Contract) position at CBS Sports?
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Overview and Responsibilities:
SportsLine is looking for a remote Social Media Producer to join the team! The Social Media Producer will be a major contributor to programming our SportsLine social media accounts. In addition to working with the core social team at CBS Sports, the Social Media Producer will work directly with the production and editorial teams at SportsLine to manage our accounts. It is imperative that this person has the ability to quickly identify emerging storylines in the sports gambling space, format them for different social platforms, and use them to engage our audiences.
With oversight from SportsLine’s social lead, the Social Media Producer will directly post to SportsLine’s accounts across various social media platforms. In addition to very strong sports knowledge, the candidate will need to thoroughly understand sports betting and the culture surrounding it. Further, experience directly managing brand accounts on X, Instagram, YouTube, Tik Tok, and Facebook is crucial.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
In addition, the division includes CBS SPORTS NETWORK, the 24-hour cable home of CBS Sports which televises live sports programming throughout the year, including college football and basketball games, UEFA Champions League and Europa League action, Italy's Serie A matches, Concacaf national team competitions, as well as a full slate of original programming and studio coverage.
CBS Sports also delivers an extensive lineup of global soccer coverage on Paramount , including every UEFA club competition match, all Serie A matches as well as Concacaf national team competitions, and produces INSIDE THE NFL for Paramount . CBS Sports Digital's multi-platform offerings include CBSSports.com and the CBS Sports apps for mobile and connected TV devices; the 24/7 streaming sports news network CBS Sports HQ; 247Sports; MaxPreps; CBS Sports fantasy games; and SportsLine.
Paramount is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) including disability/vet.
At Paramount, the spirit of inclusion feeds into everything that we do, on-screen and off. From the programming and movies we create to employee benefits/programs and social impact outreach initiatives, we believe that opportunity, access, resources and rewards should be available to and for the benefit of all. Paramount is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, and Veteran status.
If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access https://www.paramount.com/careers as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by calling 212.846.5500 or by sending an email to paramountaccommodations@paramount.com. Only messages left for this purpose will be returned.
We’ve got the brands, we’ve got the stars, and we’ve got the power to achieve our mission to entertain the planet – now all we’re missing is…YOU! Becoming a part of Paramount means joining a team that values authenticity and embraces inclusion for all. We are searching for individuals who not only recognize the power of content but also enjoy a touch of fun and uniqueness. Together, we co-create moments that matter – both for our audiences and our employees. You fuel our culture of purpose, passion, and collaboration. We’re in this together.
Overview and Responsibilities:
SportsLine is looking for a remote Social Media Producer to join the team! The Social Media Producer will be a major contributor to programming our SportsLine social media accounts. In addition to working with the core social team at CBS Sports, the Social Media Producer will work directly with the production and editorial teams at SportsLine to manage our accounts. It is imperative that this person has the ability to quickly identify emerging storylines in the sports gambling space, format them for different social platforms, and use them to engage our audiences.
With oversight from SportsLine’s social lead, the Social Media Producer will directly post to SportsLine’s accounts across various social media platforms. In addition to very strong sports knowledge, the candidate will need to thoroughly understand sports betting and the culture surrounding it. Further, experience directly managing brand accounts on X, Instagram, YouTube, Tik Tok, and Facebook is crucial.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Monitor and report on pertinent sports gambling information, including line movements, futures, live lines, and injury impacts
- Work with editorial team to provide statistics and data that will contribute value for sports gamblers
- Format information into graphics, photoshops, and memes to make it more appealing to social media audiences
- Showcase SportsLine talent on social as a way to encourage subscriptions for the brand
- Cover sporting events live, providing pertinent insights and commentary for sports gamblers
- Frequently meet and collaborate with peers in Production, Editorial, and Marketing to support their priorities through SportsLine’s social accounts
- Provide direction to social designers and video editors to build social content
- Use social to drive referral traffic to SportsLine.com
- 2 years of professional social media experience preferably in the sports and/or sports gambling industry.
- In-depth understanding and daily use of social media platforms (including TikTok, Instagram, X, YouTube, Facebook and emerging platforms).
- Familiarity with and passion for sports and sports gambling
- Willingness to adapt working schedule to cover primetime football games, often on nights and weekends
- Grasp of Adobe Photoshop and Premiere with a hunger to improve your craft
- Ability to work under extremely fast turnaround times
- Exemplary writing ability and strong understanding of English grammar
- Positive, solution focused mentality
In addition, the division includes CBS SPORTS NETWORK, the 24-hour cable home of CBS Sports which televises live sports programming throughout the year, including college football and basketball games, UEFA Champions League and Europa League action, Italy's Serie A matches, Concacaf national team competitions, as well as a full slate of original programming and studio coverage.
CBS Sports also delivers an extensive lineup of global soccer coverage on Paramount , including every UEFA club competition match, all Serie A matches as well as Concacaf national team competitions, and produces INSIDE THE NFL for Paramount . CBS Sports Digital's multi-platform offerings include CBSSports.com and the CBS Sports apps for mobile and connected TV devices; the 24/7 streaming sports news network CBS Sports HQ; 247Sports; MaxPreps; CBS Sports fantasy games; and SportsLine.
Paramount is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) including disability/vet.
At Paramount, the spirit of inclusion feeds into everything that we do, on-screen and off. From the programming and movies we create to employee benefits/programs and social impact outreach initiatives, we believe that opportunity, access, resources and rewards should be available to and for the benefit of all. Paramount is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, and Veteran status.
If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access https://www.paramount.com/careers as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by calling 212.846.5500 or by sending an email to paramountaccommodations@paramount.com. Only messages left for this purpose will be returned.
