OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANY
Fox SportsFOX 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 DESCRIPTIONThe Big Ten Network is seeking a Customer Acquisition Freelancer for 10 months from July 2026 through June 1st, 2027. The Customer Acquisition Freelancer will support the development and execution of grassroots marketing, sponsorship, partnership, and audience growth initiatives designed to expand brand awareness, reach new audiences, and drive subscriber growth for B1G+.
B1G+ is the Big Ten Network’s direct-to-consumer subscription service featuring thousands of live non-televised events, next-day on-demand replays, school-specific channels, and access to classic games and original programming.
This role will play an integral part in helping identify and execute new growth opportunities across youth sports, retail media, live events, partnerships, and community-based marketing efforts. The ideal candidate is highly organized, proactive, creative, and passionate about sports marketing, partnerships, fan engagement, and growth strategy.
This role is ideal for someone interested in gaining hands-on experience across sports marketing, partnerships, sponsorships, audience growth, CRM, and direct-to-consumer strategy.
A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
- Support grassroots marketing initiatives focused on expanding B1G+ awareness and subscriber acquisition
- Support retail media network activations and co-branded marketing campaigns with external partners
- Support reporting and analysis on partnership and activation performance
- Assist with sponsorship fulfillment, activation logistics, and campaign execution
- Assist in developing and executing youth sports sponsorship opportunities, including state athletic associations, tournaments, and championship events
- Assist with event planning, promotions, and fan engagement initiatives
- Help identify and coordinate new business development and partnership opportunities
- Help create presentations, recap materials, promotional plans, and partnership documents
- Conduct market and partnership research to identify new audience growth opportunities
- Coordinate communication and deliverables with external partners and organizations
- Collaborate cross-functionally with CRM, Marketing, Creative, Digital, and Production teams
- Stay current on sports marketing, youth sports, media, sponsorship, and partnership trends
- Email and push notification campaign support
- QA and review of marketing campaigns and promotions
- Subscriber acquisition and retention initiatives
- Marketing agreement execution with Big Ten schools
- Affiliate marketing strategy and partner outreach
- Promotional campaign ideation and execution
- Audience segmentation and targeting projects
- Cross-functional strategic marketing initiatives
- Lifecycle marketing and customer engagement projects
WHAT YOU WILL NEED
- Strong organizational and project management skills
- Strong attention to detail and follow-through
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to work collaboratively across teams and with external partners
- Creative thinker with a proactive mindset
- Passion for sports, media, partnerships, and fan engagement
- Comfortable working occasional nights and weekends based on events and activations
NICE TO HAVE BUT NOT A DEALBREAKER
- Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Sports Management, Business, or related field, or equivalent experience
- 1+ years of relevant experience
- Experience or interest in sponsorships, partnerships, youth sports, or event marketing
- Experience in sports marketing, partnerships, sponsorships, or grassroots marketing
- Experience creating presentations, promotional materials, or partnership recaps
- Familiarity with youth sports organizations or athletic associations
- Knowledge of digital marketing and subscriber-based businesses
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. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable law.
Pursuant to state and local pay disclosure requirements, the pay rate/range for this role, with final offer amount dependent on education, skills, experience, and location is $22.00 per hour.Skills Required
- Strong organizational and project management skills
- Strong attention to detail and follow-through
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to work collaboratively across teams and with external partners
- Creative thinker with a proactive mindset
- Passion for sports, media, partnerships, and fan engagement
- Comfortable working occasional nights and weekends based on events and activations
- Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Sports Management, Business, or related field, or equivalent experience
- 1+ years of relevant experience
- Experience or interest in sponsorships, partnerships, youth sports, or event marketing
- Experience creating presentations, promotional materials, or partnership recaps
- Familiarity with youth sports organizations or athletic associations
- Knowledge of digital marketing and subscriber-based businesses
Fox Corporation Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Pay is considered competitive and fair in several roles and locations, with statements that the company pays well. Feedback suggests compensation aligns with market expectations for many employees.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is described as comprehensive, including medical, dental, vision, mental health programs, and preventive care access. Feedback suggests plan options and design contribute to a strong benefits experience.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time off is characterized as generous, with vacation accrual, sick time, paid holidays, and floating days. Feedback suggests PTO compares favorably to other stations and supports work-life balance.
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What We Do
Fox Corporation produces and distributes compelling news, sports and entertainment content through its iconic domestic brands including: FOX News, FOX Sports, the FOX Network, and the FOX Television Stations. These brands hold cultural significance with consumers and commercial importance for distributors and advertisers. The breadth and depth of our footprint allows us to deliver content that engages and informs audiences, develops deeper consumer relationships and creates more compelling product offerings. FOX maintains an impressive track record of news, sports, and entertainment industry success that will shape our strategy to capitalize on current strengths and invest in new initiatives. For more information about Fox Corporation, please visit www.FoxCorporation.com.
