The Ultimate Sports Social Media Job Contest

by Al Yellon on Jan 16, 2012 12:00 PM CST in Meta BCB

One of SB Nation's advertising partners is sponsoring a contest which will give one lucky fan a job as its social media voice at major sports events during 2012.

Yes, a real job -- it includes a full year's salary. After the jump you'll find full details.

Have you ever wanted a shot at winning your dream job in sports social media? Here’s your chance – XFINITY is launching a nationwide contest to find the next sports social media star to serve as the voice of XFINITY behind-the-scenes at the biggest sporting events nationwide in 2012.

The contest is called “Xfinity Presents: The Ultimate Sports Social Media Job” and runs from January 13th through March 25th. The winner will receive a one-year salary, all the electronics for the ultimate sports pad, and will have the opportunity to share thoughts, insights, and content with fans nationwide via the @XFINITYSports Twitter handle on a daily basis. This is truly a dream job opportunity for anyone looking to make a name for themselves in the world of sports and social media.

Here’s how it works:

From January 13 – February 6, you can log on to Facebook.com/XFINITY and submit a :30-2:00 video on the Ultimate Sports Social Media Job contest tab that shows why your sports knowledge, social media expertise, personality, and passion for Comcast products and services makes you the perfect candidate for the job.

The top video submissions will be featured on the Ultimate Sports Social Media Job contest tab located on Facebook.com/XFINITY for fans to vote on from February 9-19. The five entrants who tally the most votes will advance to the final round of the contest where they will cover one of five premier sports events the weekend of March 8-11. Following that weekend, a panel of judges will evaluate each performance and announce the winner of the contest by March 25th!

Head today to Facebook.com/XFINITY and click on the Ultimate Sports Social Media Job contest tab for all the details, as well as contest rules. Enter soon, as February 6th is the deadline for video submissions! Thanks to BCB partner XFINITY for bringing this opportunity to our readers.

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Gotta be BLou

I always turn to the sports section first. The sports page records people's accomplishments; the front page has nothing but man's failures.
~Earl Warren

by lookingdeadred on Jan 16, 2012 1:24 PM CST reply actions

If someone from here wins, is it ok to source them in rumors?

by Wreckard on Jan 16, 2012 1:29 PM CST reply actions

Heh.

Sure, since they’ll be at the games.

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by Al Yellon on Jan 16, 2012 2:02 PM CST up reply actions

Ivy Walls is going to lap the pack in this game.

As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on Jan 16, 2012 1:30 PM CST reply actions

Why don't you enter, SWL?

Your tweets would be… interesting.

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by Al Yellon on Jan 16, 2012 2:02 PM CST up reply actions

I agree...SWL has the ability to say so much in very few words, seriously :)

"Well-behaved women seldom make History"---Laurel Thatcher Ulrich

by cooliogirl47 on Jan 16, 2012 2:23 PM CST up reply actions

Here's why I won't enter...

If I won, I would spend the majority of my time at these events commenting on the food and complaining about the annoying people who attend popular sporting events. Also I would refuse to attend any NBA games, as I can’t in good faith categorize anything that happens during one of their contests as ‘basketball’.

As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on Jan 16, 2012 2:59 PM CST up reply actions

i'll attend basketball games for you

Just wee-un.

by jesus christos on Jan 16, 2012 3:03 PM CST up reply actions

I have no qualms about attending basketball games.

As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on Jan 16, 2012 3:11 PM CST up reply actions

See, I think your statement would make you a perfect choice.

Go for it.

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by Al Yellon on Jan 16, 2012 3:42 PM CST up reply actions

peer pressure is a powerful thing, swl

don’t do it if you want to be cool

Just wee-un.

by jesus christos on Jan 16, 2012 3:44 PM CST up reply actions

beer pressure is even more powerful...

…but soup pressure trumps all.

Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."

by ballhawk on Jan 16, 2012 3:50 PM CST up reply actions

EXCELLENT POINT

ballhawk! Most people vastly underestimate “beer pressure”, we hear so little about it and research seems plodding…

There are no facts, only interpretations.
Friedrich Nietzsche
Lets Go Theo!!! 10/13/2011

by jeffstorm2 on Jan 16, 2012 4:49 PM CST up reply actions

I don't want to be cool...

being cool is not cool.

As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on Jan 16, 2012 3:50 PM CST up reply actions

Untrue SWL

You saying “you don’t wanna be cool” is like Angelina Jolie saying “I don’t wanna be pretty!”…now, why not get crackin’ on your video? (You could also feature a cameo by Dan…I love this plan!!!) :]

There are no facts, only interpretations.
Friedrich Nietzsche
Lets Go Theo!!! 10/13/2011

by jeffstorm2 on Jan 16, 2012 4:48 PM CST up reply actions

I'll apply for this.

I think I would be pretty good at it. Getting paid to do watch and comment on something I love? Sign me up.

'Never look down on anybody unless you're helping him up.'

by Unique on Jan 16, 2012 3:51 PM CST reply actions

I'll give ya the point

that you often put an interesting spin on things…but…doing it for paragraphs instead of sentences might be different…I dunno. Good Luck to you if you do the video Unique!

There are no facts, only interpretations.
Friedrich Nietzsche
Lets Go Theo!!! 10/13/2011

by jeffstorm2 on Jan 16, 2012 4:51 PM CST up reply actions

Thanks bud.

'Never look down on anybody unless you're helping him up.'

by Unique on Jan 16, 2012 5:01 PM CST up reply actions

I'd enter

But I just don’t think I could fit in how passionate I am about Comcast products and services in under two minutes. At minimum, I’d need ten.

DUMP GARZA. CORRECT THE COSMIC WRONG.

by shoemile on Jan 16, 2012 4:55 PM CST reply actions

i remember i had comcast internet a few years ago

went out for a week every month. screw comcast

Just wee-un.

by jesus christos on Jan 16, 2012 5:05 PM CST up reply actions

Welp, looks like you're disqualified.

DUMP GARZA. CORRECT THE COSMIC WRONG.

by shoemile on Jan 16, 2012 5:07 PM CST up reply actions

Ohhhh... you mean he'd havta

tell the TRUTH about Comcast?!… not very appetizing!

There are no facts, only interpretations.
Friedrich Nietzsche
Lets Go Theo!!! 10/13/2011

by jeffstorm2 on Jan 16, 2012 6:47 PM CST up reply actions

given that I cancelled Comcast because they suck

I probably wouldn’t qualify anyway.

Forget all that other stuff. I gotta believe.

by drewishdrewid on Jan 16, 2012 7:26 PM CST reply actions

Since I'm sure everyone is wondering

One (1) Grand Prize: Ultimate Sports Social Media Job awarded in the form of a one (1) year agreement as described in the "Grand Prize Personal Services Agreement" section below. Estimated value: $40,000.

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"Pain is inevitable, suffering is an option." - Dale Sveum

by RiskyBusiness on Jan 16, 2012 9:36 PM CST reply actions