Freelance Recruiter

At our core, we believe talent acquisition is about building a community. We’re not just filling roles — we’re shaping a diverse, inclusive, and inspired workplace where individuals thrive. We’re on the lookout for an experienced Freelance Recruiter who shares this belief and brings deep expertise in hiring both technical and non-technical roles within the entertainment or media industries.

If you’re someone who thrives in fast-paced, creative environments and loves connecting people with purpose, we want to hear from you.

This is a full time temporary role working 30-40 hours per week. Monday through Thursday is in our Santa Monica, CA office and there is the option to work remotely on Fridays. The typical day is from 9am -6pm.

Duration: Temporary, 60 days with the potential to extend another 30 days 

Your Role in the Spotlight

As our Freelance Recruiter, you’ll be a trusted partner in shaping our teams and elevating our hiring process from start to finish:

• Strategic Partnership: Work closely with our Human Resources Director and various hiring managers to assess staffing needs and align recruitment efforts with organizational goals.
• Job Posting Craftsmanship: Draft and promote compelling job postings that captivate the right audience.
• Resume Review & Candidate Vetting: Sort through incoming resumes, evaluate qualifications, and present shortlists of top candidates to hiring managers for review.
• Interview Coordination: Schedule and facilitate phone screens and in-person interviews, ensuring a seamless and professional candidate experience.
• Full-Cycle Recruitment: Manage the hiring journey through every stage — from initial outreach and interview prep to offer extension and onboarding coordination.
• ATS Oversight: Maintain accurate and organized records in our applicant tracking system, leveraging tools like LinkedIn Recruiter to source and manage talent pools.
• Compliance & Policy Alignment: Stay current on employment laws and ensure all recruiting practices adhere to internal policies and relevant regulations.
• Insights & Reporting: Generate weekly recruitment reports that offer clear metrics, candidate progress, and strategic recommendations.
• Team Player: Pitch in on related HR projects and initiatives as needed, bringing flexibility and enthusiasm to each task.

Your Toolkit

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources or a related field (preferred)
• A solid 5-year run in recruitment for non-technical roles, ideally within entertainment or media sectors
• Confident in conducting structured interviews and using behavioral-based questioning techniques
• High level of proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams) and applicant tracking systems
• Advanced experience with LinkedIn Recruiter
• Self-driven with an aptitude to take the reins when needed
• Exceptional communication skills — both written and verbal — with a strong sense of professionalism and empathy.
• Skilled in building and executing effective recruiting strategies across multiple disciplines
• Highly organized and self-motivated, capable of managing competing priorities with efficiency
• Knowledgeable about relevant labor laws and recruitment regulations, particularly within California

Tennis Channel is proud to be equal opportunity employer and a drug free workplace. Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by virtue of an applicant's or employee's race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

About PickleballTV 

Pickleballtv (PBTV) is the 24-hour television home of America’s fastest growing sport. With coverage of tournaments throughout the year, the network offers 1,000+ hours of live matches from the game’s top professionals and biggest stars. PBTV also provides viewers with first-class instruction, exclusive lifestyle programming and studio news content and more.

About Tennis Channel

Tennis Channel is the media home to two twenty-four-hour television networks, a subscription streaming service, online magazine and podcasts dedicated to the sport and its unique lifestyle. The tennis-media hub is home to every aspect of the wide-ranging, worldwide tennis community. Tennis Channel is carried nationwide by every one of the top ten pay-TV service providers.

About Sinclair

Sinclair, Inc. (Nasdaq: SBGI) is a diversified media company and a leading provider of local news and sports. The Company owns, operates and/or provides services to 185 television stations in 86 markets affiliated with all the major broadcast networks; and owns Tennis Channel and multicast networks Comet, CHARGE!, ROAR, and The Nest. Sinclair's content is delivered via multiple platforms, including over-the-air, multi-channel video program distributors, and the nation's largest streaming aggregator of local news content, NewsON. The Company regularly uses its website as a key source of Company information which can be accessed at www.sbgi.net.

About the Team

The life-blood of our organization is our people. We have a compelling story, a goal-oriented culture, and we take really good care of people. How good? Here is a glimpse: great benefits, open-door policy, upward mobility and a strong desire to see you succeed. Ready to be part of a winning team? Let’s talk.

The base hourly compensation range for this role is $31.00 to $35.00 per hour. Final compensation for this role will be determined by various factors such as a candidates’ relevant work experience, skills, certifications, and geographic location.

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