Customer Acquisition Freelancer - Big Ten Network

OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANYFox 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 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 RESPONSIBILITIESSupport grassroots marketing initiatives focused on expanding B1G+ awareness and subscriber acquisitionSupport retail media network activations and co-branded marketing campaigns with external partnersSupport reporting and analysis on partnership and activation performanceAssist with sponsorship fulfillment, activation logistics, and campaign executionAssist in developing and executing youth sports sponsorship opportunities, including state athletic associations, tournaments, and championship eventsAssist with event planning, promotions, and fan engagement initiativesHelp identify and coordinate new business development and partnership opportunitiesHelp create presentations, recap materials, promotional plans, and partnership documentsConduct market and partnership research to identify new audience growth opportunitiesCoordinate communication and deliverables with external partners and organizationsCollaborate cross-functionally with CRM, Marketing, Creative, Digital, and Production teamsStay current on sports marketing, youth sports, media, sponsorship, and partnership trendsEmail and push notification campaign supportQA and review of marketing campaigns and promotionsSubscriber acquisition and retention initiativesMarketing agreement execution with Big Ten schoolsAffiliate marketing strategy and partner outreachPromotional campaign ideation and executionAudience segmentation and targeting projectsCross-functional strategic marketing initiativesLifecycle marketing and customer engagement projectsWHAT YOU WILL NEEDStrong organizational and project management skillsStrong attention to detail and follow-throughExcellent written and verbal communication skillsAbility to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environmentAbility to work collaboratively across teams and with external partnersCreative thinker with a proactive mindsetPassion for sports, media, partnerships, and fan engagementComfortable working occasional nights and weekends based on events and activationsNICE TO HAVE BUT NOT A DEALBREAKERBachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Sports Management, Business, or related field, or equivalent experience1+ years of relevant experienceExperience or interest in sponsorships, partnerships, youth sports, or event marketingExperience in sports marketing, partnerships, sponsorships, or grassroots marketingExperience creating presentations, promotional materials, or partnership recapsFamiliarity with youth sports organizations or athletic associationsKnowledge of digital marketing and subscriber-based businessesWe 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr FOX News Channel