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Lead Sports Content Creator
Forum Communications Company · MIDWEST SPORTS PLUS · Remote · Active · Paylocity Recruiting
Job facts
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Company | Forum Communications Company |
| Title | Lead Sports Content Creator |
| Normalized title | - |
| Department / team | - |
| Location | Iowa City, IA, United States |
| Work model | Remote / Remote |
| Employment type | Full Time |
| Salary | USD |
| Status | active |
| ATS provider | Paylocity Recruiting |
| Posted / first seen | 2026-06-04 / 2026-06-06 |
| Changed / last seen | 2026-06-06 / 2026-06-06 |
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| Work model jobs | Active Remote postings. | Open |
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| ATS provider | Paylocity Recruiting |
Description
Midwest Sports+, a leader in high school sports broadcasting in Minnesota, South Dakota, and Iowa, is out to connect viewers across all platforms, creating a destination for fans, families, and athletes alike, with high-quality sports content and streaming. Midwest Sports+ is part of Forum Communications Company, a 5th-generation, family-owned, Upper Midwest media company.
This is a full-time position that will be based out of Iowa City, Iowa - interested candidates should live within approximately a 60 mile radius of Iowa City, Iowa and be able to travel within the surrounding area on a consistent basis.
Job Summary
The Lead Sports Content Creator role combines live sports production with storytelling, social media content creation, and collaboration with freelance contributors.
Essential Functions
Live Game Production: Assist in the production of live sports broadcasts, including setup, camera operation, switching, and graphics integration. Video Editing: Edit highlight packages, feature stories, and social-media-friendly clips for digital platforms. Storytelling: Produce engaging sports stories and features that resonate with local and regional audiences. Sales Support: Assist sales team in developing, closing, and fulfilling sales opportunities surrounding game and shoulder content. Content Creation for Digital Platforms: Develop videos optimized for social media, web, and mobile consumption. Collaboration with Freelancers: Coordinate with freelance videographers, photographers, and other content creators in Iowa to ensure consistent quality and timely delivery. Cross-Platform Contribution: Work closely with the teams on special initiatives, promotional content, and other multimedia projects as needed. Technical Maintenance: Ensure equipment is ready for live and recorded productions, troubleshoot technical issues, and maintain organized media archives. Team Support: Assist colleagues across the FCC network on video production and content projects when needed.
Qualifications
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. Expected compensation for this role is between $55,000 and $65,000/year + potential for commission based on sales, based on qualifications and experience.
ABOUT THE COMPANY
Forum Communications Company is a family-owned media and technology leader with more than a century of delivering trusted, quality journalism and innovative business solutions. Storytelling is at the heart of who we are, but today, we’re so much more than a newspaper. As one of the Upper Midwest’s leading media organizations, we’re driving the future across print and digital news, sports streaming, technology, broadcasting, commercial printing, and full-service agency advertising.
Forum Communications Company offers the following to all Full-Time and 32-Hour Benefited employees:
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 We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. FCC currently does not offer employer sponsorship.
Full job record
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| Provider Job Key | 4227458 |
| Title | Lead Sports Content Creator |
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| Location Text | MIDWEST SPORTS PLUS |
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| Country | United States |
| Region | IA |
| City | Iowa City |
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| Apply URL | https://recruiting.paylocity.com/Recruiting/jobs/Apply/4227458 |
| First Seen At | 2026-06-06 13:42:22Z |
| Last Seen At | 2026-06-06 13:42:22Z |
| Last Checked At | 2026-06-06 13:42:22Z |
| Last Changed At | 2026-06-06 13:42:22Z |
| Inactive At | — |
| Source Posted At | 2026-06-04 23:01:03Z |
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