FloSports leads the way in delivering world-class digital streaming for millions of fans, families, and athletes in underserved sports. Our digital platform unites casual and dedicated spectators alike, offering live events with interactive features, real-time analytics, and broadcast technology. We’re creating the ultimate destination for our sports, and we’re looking for people like you to join us!
The Role
FloSports is looking to bring on a Canadian-based Content Creator for FloHockey who is dedicated to our mission of providing hockey fans the experience they deserve. The ideal candidate lives and breathes hockey (junior, college and professional ranks leading into the NHL), has professional or extensive personal content creation experience, and can bring innovative and impactful story ideas to life through written and video content with a heavy emphasis on social media. Candidates must be passionate about influencing within the hockey community, have a nose for compelling storylines, and understand how to grow their voice as an authority in these communities.
Responsibilities
- Create impactful and high-quality social media and web content, both written and video, from idea to publishing.
- Create compelling, platform-specific content that resonates with the target audience and maximizes engagement.
- Spotlight top athletes and personalities in your sport with interesting stories.
- Travel around the world to cover live events. Interview coaches and athletes, create engaging social content, and feature the biggest stories of each event.
- Collaborate with the team in content creation meetings to brainstorm strategies that grow and engage the community.
- Monitor fans and key figures in the sport to continually improve by eliciting and listening to feedback.
- Manage multiple content projects simultaneously and reliably.
- Stay on top of hockey news beneath the NHL to provide comprehensive coverage.
- Act as a social media influencer and help connect with other big social entities to promote content.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
You are an authority on hockey and stay on top of the latest developments.You value accuracy and timeliness, recognizing that being right matters more than being first.You are organized and able to prioritize time, managing multiple projects.You are creative and analytical, crafting unique takes and turning ideas into reality.You have a proven track record of creating engaging social media content and growing audience engagement.You work well with management and independently.You are driven to generate ideas and execute them to perfection, competitive and motivated to excel.You are prepared to share a portfolio and samples outlining accomplishments.Bonus Points
You have a bachelor’s degree from a four-year college in a related field.Our Commitment To Diversity
FloSports exists to elevate the communities, athletes, and sports that have too often been overlooked. That mission starts with our own team. We believe that a diverse, inclusive workplace—where different perspectives are sought out, heard, and valued—is essential to building a company that can truly serve the full spectrum of sports fans. We are committed to creating a fair and equitable environment where people from all backgrounds can thrive. To help mitigate bias and expand opportunity, FloSports uses a blind recruiting process that supports more objective, inclusive hiring decisions. We’re intentional in our practices because we believe the best ideas and innovations come from teams that reflect the diversity of the world around us.
Our Benefits
Recognized three years in a row as a Top Workplace by the Austin-American StatesmanFlexibility at work - manage your profession and personal scheduleAll-hands events hosted once a year in Austin, TexasAnnual equity awards for top performersCompetitive medical, dental and vision plansCompany-paid short-term disability, long-term disability and life insuranceGenerous 401(K) company match vested immediatelyProgressive parental leave policiesUnlimited paid time offHack-a-thons and team-building eventsCompany donations to youth teams and leagues coached by employeesStocked snack bar, catered mealsSeniority level
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