Freelance Broadcast Associate, Edit

MLB Network•Secaucus, NJ

3d•Onsite

About The Position

MLB Network seeks a Freelance Broadcast Associate, Edit (BA) to provide support to the entire production process, as assigned. The BA, Edit must have basic content productions skills, a strong passion for and knowledge of baseball/hockey and an exceptional work ethic.

Requirements

0 to 3 years’ experience or related business experience is required.
Must have experience with Adobe Premiere or like editing software.
Effectively utilize Adobe Premiere Edit Software, Diamond Logger, ENPS and other editing computer programs.
Must demonstrate a passion for and deep knowledge of baseball/hockey.
Ability to work on-site and on a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Be extremely organized, demonstrate initiative and an ability to complete multiple assignments in a timely manner.
Individual must work well in a dynamic environment and be able to recommend and implement process improvements, work independently and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
Demonstrate the tact, diplomacy, decisiveness, and superior people skills required in a pressurized live television environment.
Ability to lift up to 25 pounds.
Possess the manual dexterity needed to effectively create required work product.
Possess the visual acuity needed to effectively create required work product.
Possess the auditory acuity needed to effectively create required work product.
Must possess excellent analytical and communication skills.
Prompt and regular attendance at an assigned work location.
Ability to navigate distances of various lengths within the work environment.

Responsibilities

Under the direction of the designated Highlight Supervisor (Hi Supe), produce and edit assigned video elements to be used on all MLB owned and operated platforms (including NHL Network), including but not limited to Voice Overs (VOs), Sound On Tape (SOTs), and Teases, etc.
Produce in-game and full game recap highlights for MLBN, NHLN and MLB Digital, Streaming and Social platforms, including writing shot sheets for on-air Talent.
Contribute to MLB/MLB Network and NHL/NHL Network Sales and Marketing efforts as well as MLB Network and NHL Network promotional content by producing promos, sales reels and sponsored content.
Aid in the completion of projects for third-party clients including MILB, Little League World Series and Amazon Coast to Coast.
Oversee and coordinate MLB Network / NHL Network Logging Department, including Commercial Ad Insertion efforts for MLB.TV.
Assist in various areas of production as needed.
Other such duties as required.