GiveMeSport Video Lead

Valnet valnetinc.com Open · verified Sep 18, 2026

Remote Worldwide Contract Senior Video Production

Senior Video Production role at Valnet. Remote · contract.

Role brief

Growth Roles summary, based on the employer's posting.

What you'll do

You’ll create and publish original sports videos in short and long formats
You’ll develop briefs and manage outside creators throughout production
You’ll source user footage, secure permissions, and build sports industry contacts
You’ll expand video reach across digital and social channels using performance insights
You’ll support podcasts, promotional clips, cross-promotion, and AI tool experimentation

What you bring

You bring proven video production and editing experience, ideally in sports or entertainment media
You understand YouTube and social algorithms, formats, and audience behavior
You can turn performance data into publishing and distribution decisions
You have sports-media interest, digital publishing experience, and monetization knowledge
You communicate clearly and work independently in a fast freelance environment

Who this fits

You’ll work remotely as a freelance contractor from a location of your choice, with a flexible schedule and independent work expected. The role suits someone who can move quickly, collaborate with creators and editorial teams, and build sports industry relationships. You’ll need to submit a CV, cover letter, and relevant video samples, and a skills evaluation may be part of the process. The role asks you to experiment with AI tools, while the company’s editorial standards prohibit using artificial intelligence.

From the employer

GiveMeSport is a leading sports media brand delivering breaking news, trending stories, analysis, and viral moments across the biggest leagues and athletes in the world.

As a worldwide leader, GiveMeSport operates at a rapid pace and is always looking for experienced and passionate contributors who can create original high-quality content in a timely manner.

We are currently looking for a Video Lead to help drive our video strategy and output across sports content.

Your Responsibilities

Create and deliver original sports-related video content in short-form and long-form formats
Develop video concepts and content briefs, and coordinate with third-party content creators on opportunities and deliverables
Identify and source user-generated content and other video materials, assisting with securing necessary permissions and usage rights
Build and maintain relationships with sports organizations, PR representatives, talent representatives, and other industry contacts to support content development
Recommend and engage independent content creators for potential collaborations, and work with them throughout production
Provide recommendations on video content opportunities, creator engagement, and related budget considerations
Identify and recommend new content creators and contributors for future collaboration
Develop and implement strategies to grow the reach, distribution, and visibility of video content across digital and social platforms
Prepare, format, and publish video content across designated platforms
Review performance metrics and provide recommendations on content strategy, publishing schedule, audience engagement, and monetization
Support the development, promotion, and distribution of podcast and video podcast content, including clips and other promotional materials
Collaborate with editorial staff and contributors to identify opportunities for video content, talent participation, and cross-promotional initiatives
Explore and implement AI tools to improve ideation, creative production and analysis

What We Offer

Competitive compensation.
Consistent and timely payments.
Flexible schedule.
Remote freelance position to work from a location of your choice.
Exposure to GiveMeSport's large and passionate audience, providing you an exciting opportunity to make a genuine impact.

Experience and Skills

Proven experience producing and editing video content, ideally within sports or entertainment media
Strong understanding of platform algorithms, formats, and audience behaviour across YouTube and social platforms
Experience developing content concepts, briefs, and working with outside creators or contributors
A strong network of, or ability to build, industry contacts (sports organizations, PR, talent representatives)
Comfort reviewing performance data and translating it into content and distribution strategy
Strong interest in sport and sports media
Experience in digital publishing or media
Familiarity with monetisation strategies across social and video platforms
Comfort experimenting with AI tools and automation workflows
Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work independently in a fast-paced, freelance capacity

How to Apply If you are interested in this role, please send us the following documentation by uploading it in the relevant fields below:

Your CV
A cover letter
A portfolio or samples of video content similar in nature to the content published by GiveMeSport

Our hiring team will review your application and contact you if we believe that your experience could be a match for this role.

Please note that a skills evaluation may be required as part of our application process.

GiveMeSport is part of the Valnet Publishing Group.

Valnet, founded in 2012, is a global digital publishing and media investment Company that owns and operates over 25 authoritative brands across diverse verticals, including entertainment, sports, technology, automotive, gaming, lifestyle and Travel.

Valnet is committed to producing premium content, and we therefore require all our contributors to adhere to our Editorial Standards, including a prohibition on using Artificial Intelligence.