Freelance Logger

MLB Network•Secaucus, NJ

3d•Onsite

About The Position

MLB Network seeks a Logger to view and database live baseball and/or hockey game broadcasts, MLB/NHL Network studio programming, exclusive shoot footage, archival footage from the MLB library, etc., using the DIAMOND Logging System. Responsibilities include but are not limited to logging all on-field/on-ice events that occur during the course of each game, and all pre and post-game content. Logger must show a high-level knowledge of baseball and/or hockey and have ability to work effectively in a dynamic, fast-paced live environment.

Requirements

0 to 1 year’s experience or related business experience is required.
Must demonstrate a passion for and deep knowledge of baseball/hockey.
Ability to work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills. Strong spelling skills are a must.
Effectively utilize Diamond Logger and other assigned computer programs.
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.

Nice To Haves

A Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Broadcast Journalism or a related major is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

Execute Commercial Ad Insertion for all commercial breaks for MLB games streaming on MLB.TV and MLB.TV platforms by coordinating with broadcast production trucks and live feeds.
Log on-field/on-ice events that occur in MLB and NHL games using the Diamond/Diamond on Ice Logging Systems to support production needs internally and externally.
Log pre- and post-game footage sent to MLBN/NHLN from the days games, and share files with league partners.
Assist with creation and distribution of nightly Minor League Baseball (MiLB) highlights to league and club social accounts
Support MLB/MLBN and NHL/NHLN Sales and Sponsorship efforts by tracking client sponsorship triggers in MLBN/NHLN Studio Programming, as well as logging all segments in MLBN/NHLN programming.
Aid MLB on-field ops department by tracking, among other things, Pace of Game initiatives as well as player/umpire health and safety metrics.