Social Media Contractor

Disc Golf Pro Tour; United States; Remote; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Complimentary Disc Golf Network sub

2 VIP tickets to a DGPT event

Job summary

Disc Golf Pro Tour is seeking a Social Media Contractor to join the DGPT Social Media Team for live Disc Golf Network events. This entry-level, remote, contracted role requires creating engaging social content and posting highlights with fast turnaround during broadcasts.

You will work under the Social Media Director, writing captions in the DGPT voice and coordinating with the team to deliver compelling content for fans worldwide.

Qualifications

• Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite required.
• Experience writing engaging social captions.
• Solid understanding of disc golf terminology and players.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills under tight deadlines.
• Ability to manage multiple clips and posts during live events.

Responsibilities

• Watch Disc Golf Network live events and post-produced videos to create channel-specific social media content as directed by the Social Media Director.
• Identify, clip, edit, and post highlights during live broadcasts with rapid turnaround.

Skills

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Premiere Pro

Adobe Illustrator

Written communication

Verbal communication

Caption writing

Disc golf knowledge

Ability to work under pressure

Tools

Social media scheduling software

Job description

We create and curate the world’s grandest stages at premier venues for the world’s best disc golfers in order to transmit the story of professional disc golf as an engaging, high-quality experience that inspires and grows fans of the sport on-site and online.

Description

The Social Media Contractor assists the DGPT Social Media Team with creating content during live Disc Golf Network events.

• Job Title: Social Media Contractor
• Position Type: Entry level, Remote, Contracted
• Event to event basis
• Rate: $22 USD / hr

Upcoming Events

• Ale Open | July 3rd - 5th
• Heinola Open | July 10th - 12th
• Finnish Nationals | July 23rd - 26th
• Discmania Challenge | August 7th - 9th

NOTE - Late night (US time zone) coverage support needed for European events. European live event coverage begins ~2:45 AM ET.

• C omplimentary Disc Golf Network subscription
• 2 Fairway VIP Tickets to a DGPT 2026 or 2027 DGPT event of choice (subject to approval)

Job Requirements

• Experience working with Adobe Suite, specifically PhotoShop, Premiere Pro, and Illustrator.
• A basic understanding of disc golf and the lingo associated
• Familiarity with Elite-level disc golf competition and players
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• The ability to work well under pressure and tight time constraints.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence.
• An understanding of public relation risks on social media and how to mitigate exposure with communication via social media.
• The ability to write captions in the voice of the Disc Golf Pro Tour brand in a way that connects with fans and followers.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with social media scheduling and reporting software.
• Previous marketing or media experience.
• Experience creating content for disc golf or previous experience working for a disc golf company.

Job Role

• Watch assigned Disc Golf Network live events and post-produced videos to create channel-specific social media content as directed by the Social Media Director.
• Identify, clip, edit, and post highlights during live broadcasts on Disc Golf Network with a quick turnaround.