Customer Acquisition Freelancer - Big Ten Network

Fox

Chicago, IL

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JOB DETAILS

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SKILLS

Affiliate Marketing, Analysis Skills, Brand Marketing (Branding), Business Development, Campaigns, Channel Strategies, Communication Skills, Cross-Functional, Customer Acquisition, Customer Relationship Management (CRM), Detail Oriented, Engagement Marketing, Event Management, Event Marketing, Follow Through, Games Programming, Logistics, Market Research, Marketing, Marketing Campaign, Marketing Communications, Marketing Strategy, Materials Planning, Multiplatform/Cross-Platform, Multitasking, Network Support, Organizational Skills, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Project/Program Management, Promotional Programs, Retail, Sales Prospecting, Soccer, Sports, Sports Management, Sports Reporting, Sports Software, Team Player, Television Broadcasting, Time Management, Writing Skills

LOCATION

Chicago, IL

POSTED

1 day ago

OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANY
Fox Sports

FOX 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 DESCRIPTION

The 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.

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