Content Creator, Sports

Title: Content Creator, Sports (Afternoon/Evening Shift)

Location: New York City United States

Job Description:

Job Description :

The New York Post provides readers with the best in News, Sports, Pop Culture and Entertainment - with signature wit, irreverence and authority. Over the past 224 years, The Post has evolved into a multi-platform media company spanning print, digital, video, audio, app, television and commerce.

We are seeking a talented and creative Sports Content Creator (M-F, 2pm-10pm) to join the New York Post Sports social team. The ideal candidate will be an avid scroller, have a strong background in social video editing, a passion for keeping up to date with social media trends, a keen eye for detail, and the ability to create engaging content that resonates with a sports-obsessed audience.

Job Responsibilities:

● Create short-form vertical videos, memes and engagement posts.

● Package social media content for Sports accounts spanning Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, X, Threads and more.

● Attend live events to film and edit raw video footage into polished, engaging content suitable for social media platforms. Ensure videos adhere to platform-specific requirements and best practices.

● Pitch trending and buzzy content.

● Engage with fans on Sports social accounts by replying to comments across social platforms.

The ideal candidate will have/be:

● Experience in content creation, including the development of engaging multimedia content across digital platforms.

● Proficiency in video and photo editing software, including Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, Photoshop, CapCut, and Canva, with a portfolio demonstrating high-quality editing and creative execution.

● Strong news judgment, with excellent writing and copy-editing skills, ensuring accuracy and clarity in all published content.

● Up-to-date knowledge of social media trends, best practices, and emerging platforms, with the ability to quickly adapt strategies to optimize audience engagement.

● Demonstrated experience managing social media accounts with large followings, emphasizing audience growth and engagement through thoughtful and timely content.

● Exceptional multitasking abilities, with the capacity to prioritize effectively and perform well under tight deadlines in a fast-paced newsroom environment.

● Passionate about sports, with a deep understanding of current trends and an ability to leverage sports insights to enhance content appeal.

Note: The New York Post adheres to a hybrid work model. Please note that this position may require some flexibility in working hours.

At The New York Post we recognize that attracting the best talent is key to our strategy and success as a company. As a result, our ranges reflect our good faith estimate to pay fairly as to what our ideal candidates are likely to expect, and we tailor our offers within the range based on the selected candidate's experience, industry knowledge, technical and communication skills, and other factors that may prove relevant during the interview process.

In addition to compensation, the company provides eligible employees a comprehensive and highly competitive benefits package, with a variety of physical health, retirement and savings, caregiving, emotional wellbeing, transportation, and other benefits, including "elective" benefits employees may select to best fit the needs and personal situations of our diverse workforce.

As an equal opportunity employer, the New York Post does not discriminate in hiring or the terms and conditions of employment because of an individual's race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, citizenship or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. The New York Post will consider the provision of reasonable accommodations to known physical or mental disabilities of otherwise qualified applicants to enable them to participate in our application process and to effectively perform the essential functions of the job, unless doing so would impose an undue financial or operational hardship.

Pay Range: 65,000 - 75,000