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The Ultimate Sports Social Media Job Contest

"Look at that freakin' tweet!"

Comcast began to rebrand their television, internet, and telephone services under the "XFINITY" name two years ago, and have now partnered with SB Nation to deliver what looks to be an intriguing opportunity for sports fans who are involved with social media.

The full release of this contest can be found below, but here's a breakdown of what you will earn if you win the competition:

1) A job working as the social media representative for XFINITY where you will tweet about sports on a daily basis

2) A one-year salary complete with electronics for the "ultimate sports pad"

3) A pretty sweet gig especially in these improving but still rough economic times

You enter the contest by logging on to XFINITY'S Facebook page and uploading a 30 second to 2 minute video explaining why you are the best person for the job. Submissions are closed on February 6th, where voting begins on your video.

If you enter the contest please let us know in the comments-- we'll throw the force of a Douglas Murray body check into promoting your video and getting you into the second round.

Here's the release:

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 Fear The Fin partner XFINITY for bringing this opportunity to our readers.

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Oh to be young and something something something…

Adopted Giant: Eddie I Have It Grant.

TSFGWTWS DESPITE Botchy, not BECAUSE of him.

by Merope on Jan 18, 2012 5:34 PM PST reply actions  

Oh shit, I should do this.

My dad just lost his job of 35 years, and I have all my radio stuff set up right here. Plus,, I could save money to move back to San Jose. ohmanohmanohamnohman.

I like my goals like I like my booze..... Top shelf.

by GhostOfLinkGaetz on Jan 18, 2012 6:09 PM PST reply actions  

I think GOLG should do this. I’d go vote for ya…

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by ZeroIndulgence on Jan 18, 2012 8:18 PM PST up reply actions  

The rules say no logos, under 2 minutes, no props. etc.

I think i could do it. Matter of fact, I’m gonna start brainstormin’ on it, and I’ll run the videos by people to see if they like it. Maybe even here. i can take the embarassment. Hell, I’ve been thinkin’ of doing a hockey show for awhile anyways.

I like my goals like I like my booze..... Top shelf.

by GhostOfLinkGaetz on Jan 18, 2012 10:56 PM PST up reply actions  

voting? works for the all-star game. yeah, gonna end up being a hot girl. no point.

by CapnBlinky on Jan 18, 2012 6:28 PM PST reply actions  

Dammit I am gonna do this!

I have always thought I can do better commentary than 80% of the sports world

"Duh duh... duh duh... duh duh... Salsa shark! We're gonna need a bigger boat! Man goes into cage, cage goes into salsa. Shark's in the salsa. Our shark." - Randall Graves
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by JakeBot on Jan 18, 2012 6:49 PM PST reply actions  

If you guys upload a video leave a comment here, tweet us, or email us at fearthefin@gmail.com and we’ll plug you all day erry day.

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by Mr. Plank on Jan 18, 2012 8:07 PM PST via iPhone app reply actions  

Do you think you are required to talk about sports other than hockey?

"The beating hearts of other creatures are like needles in my brain. Only once I have silenced them all will I have peace." -Owen Nolan
Battle of California

by Megalodon on Jan 18, 2012 8:19 PM PST reply actions  

I’d guess they’d want all sports?

Adopted Giant: Eddie I Have It Grant.

TSFGWTWS DESPITE Botchy, not BECAUSE of him.

by Merope on Jan 18, 2012 9:02 PM PST up reply actions  

I'm definitely going to do this

Will request some love when the video goes up

"Everybody had a part in this. As you can see, our fans love this. And we love them. And bring on the next team." -Joe Thornton
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by waive kent huskins on Jan 18, 2012 9:42 PM PST reply actions  

I can't vote

I don’t do Facebook.
I think all campaigns requiring one to be a member of a general social-media site (Facebook, Twitter) are narrow-minded. “Vote on Facebook”, “Must have Twitter account to enter”, etc, I just don’t like.

If you mention ending your life, or show signs of self-harm, I will take you seriously!
"Take a deep breath sometimes, a break, and play some hockey. Hockey is a great way to take a pause from day-to-day hard work." -- Lt Gen. D.H. Huntoon Jr. (paraphrased)
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by Soloact on Jan 18, 2012 11:17 PM PST reply actions  

once you tread the rules

Final say will be made by the network. I think the voting thing is kind of a farce.

I like my goals like I like my booze..... Top shelf.

by GhostOfLinkGaetz on Jan 18, 2012 11:38 PM PST reply actions  

absolutely doing this. Cannot wait to turn my vid..ill make sure to srop a sharkie reference on it…go sharks

by Nicholas Lab on Jan 19, 2012 11:28 AM PST reply actions  

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