Freelance Producer, Game Telecasts

MLB Network•Secaucus, NJ

2h•$1,300 - $1,800

About The Position

MLB Local Media seeks a Freelance Producer, Game Telecasts with deep expertise in live sports television production and a strong understanding of and passion for baseball. The producer is accountable for the content, quality, and presentation of assigned club game coverage, from the game open through the final out and postgame show. In collaboration with Coordinating Producers and Local Media leadership, the producer leads the creative and editorial direction of each game, tells relevant stories, and delivers informative coverage for fans in each market that reflects MLB’s broadcast standards. The role requires ongoing development of knowledge of production, broadcast technology, and the business. It involves a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays throughout the MLB season, and regular domestic travel, potentially including extended road trips with assigned clubs. Work may take place in varying and unpredictable weather conditions.

Requirements

At least 5–7 years of live sports television production experience, including demonstrated experience producing live game coverage.
Proven ability to create and produce compelling live game telecasts from concept through execution.
Passion for and deep knowledge of baseball, including its rules, strategy, history, and analytics.
Strong editorial judgment and extensive understanding of stories and concepts suited to a game telecast.
Real-time live production skills, including replay producing, graphics execution, and game timing.
Working knowledge of replay systems such as EVS, broadcast graphics platforms such as Vizrt or Chyron, and production truck and control room operations.
Proven ability to lead on-air talent and production crews through live broadcasts.
Ability to work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays throughout the full MLB season.
Ability to travel domestically regularly, including extended road trips with assigned clubs.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Strong organizational skills, initiative, and ability to manage complex logistics and complete multiple assignments in a timely manner.
Ability to work in a dynamic environment, recommend and implement process improvements, work independently, and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
Tact, diplomacy, decisiveness, and strong people skills for a pressurized live television environment.
Ability to take on leadership roles in various functions.
Ability to lift more than 20 pounds.
Visual acuity sufficient to perform required tasks.
Manual dexterity sufficient to perform required tasks.
Hearing sufficient for effective interaction with stakeholders in person, by phone, and through production communications systems.
Ability to work effectively while exposed to varying and unpredictable weather, including heat, cold, rain, and wind.
Bachelor’s degree required.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Adobe Premiere or other editing software.
A bachelor’s degree in Communications, Broadcast Journalism, or a related major is preferred.

Responsibilities

Produce live MLB game coverage for assigned clubs, independently and with guidance and review from the Coordinating Producer and Local Media leadership.
Lead the moment-to-moment editorial direction of game telecasts, including storylines, replay angles, graphics content, and information provided to on-air talent.
Establish telecast formats, rundowns, and timing, including commercial inventory, and ensure required sponsor, sales, and promotional elements are fulfilled accurately.
Collaborate with the Director to align editorial vision with visual and technical execution and determine technical needs.
Oversee production decisions at the venue or in the control room before and during games, including replay strategy, graphics, in-game interviews, and live event integrations.
Direct and guide on-air talent in preparation for and throughout games.
Organize and lead production meetings, participate in post-game reviews and department feedback meetings, and lead staff in creating and executing teases, bumps, edits, features, graphics, and other in-game elements.
Integrate Statcast and advanced data into broadcasts to enhance storytelling and viewer understanding.
Coordinate with pregame and postgame show producers on transitions, storylines, and shared elements.
Work with club broadcasting, communications, and media relations staff to coordinate access, interviews, and club-specific content.
Give constructive feedback on production crew and talent performance and share feedback with Local Media management.
Foster a collaborative and professional production environment aligned on each broadcast’s goals and vision.
Train, coach, and mentor production staff, encouraging idea generation, creative thinking, and professional growth.
Ensure broadcasts adhere to MLB, club, and network standards and practices.
Perform other duties as required.
Maintain and increase knowledge of the production discipline, broadcast technology, and the business.