Lead Sports Content Creator

Forum Communications Co.

Lead Sports Content Creator for Midwest Sports+ producing live sports broadcasts and engaging storytelling. Collaborating with freelance contributors and creating digital content across platforms.

Posted 6/9/2026full-timeIowa City • Iowa • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $55,000 - $65,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Switching

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assist in the production of live sports broadcasts, including setup, camera operation, switching, and graphics integration.
Edit highlight packages, feature stories, and social-media-friendly clips for digital platforms.
Produce engaging sports stories and features that resonate with local and regional audiences.
Assist sales team in developing, closing, and fulfilling sales opportunities surrounding game and shoulder content.
Develop videos optimized for social media, web, and mobile consumption.
Coordinate with freelance videographers, photographers, and other content creators in Iowa to ensure consistent quality and timely delivery.
Work closely with the teams on special initiatives, promotional content, and other multimedia projects as needed.
Ensure equipment is ready for live and recorded productions, troubleshoot technical issues, and maintain organized media archives.
Assist colleagues across the FCC network on video production and content projects when needed.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Proven experience in video production and editing, preferably in sports or live event coverage.
Proficiency with video editing software (e.g., Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro) and live streaming tools.
Strong storytelling skills with an eye for compelling visuals.
Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.
Familiarity with social media platforms and creating platform-specific content.
Excellent organizational and communication skills.
Flexibility to work evenings and weekends as needed for live sports coverage.
Must possess a valid driver’s license and a driving record that is insurable by the company.
Must carry an acceptable level of vehicle insurance as required by the company.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health, dental, and vision packages
Paid maternity and parental leave
Company-paid short-term disability and life insurance
Additional options for critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity coverage
Retirement benefits with company match
Generous PTO and paid volunteer hours

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Hard Skills & Tools

video productionvideo editingcamera operationgraphics integrationstorytellingcontent creationvideo optimizationtroubleshootingmedia archiving

Soft Skills

collaborationorganizational skillscommunication skillsindependenceflexibility

Certifications

valid driver's licenseacceptable level of vehicle insurance