Freelance Broadcast Associate, Edit

Mlbnetwork; Secaucus (NJ); On-site; USD 32,390 - 46,132; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision Coverage

Company Contributed 401K Plan

Paid Sick Time

Commuter Benefits

Discounts at MLB Store

Employee Assistance Programs

Job summary

Mlbnetwork in Secaucus is seeking a Freelance Broadcast Associate to support the production process, focusing on video editing for MLB and NHL platforms. The ideal candidate will have experience with Adobe Premiere and a passion for baseball/hockey.

The role involves producing highlights, contributing to marketing efforts, and managing various production projects. Flexibility to work on-site during nights and weekends is necessary, along with strong communication and organizational skills.

Perks include medical coverage, 401K contributions, and paid sick time.

Qualifications

• 0 to 3 years of experience required in a related field.
• Ability to work on-site with a flexible schedule.
• Demonstrate tact and superior people skills in a live television environment.

Responsibilities

• Produce and edit video elements for MLB and NHL platforms.
• Contribute to promotional content for sales and marketing.
• Aid projects for third-party clients and oversee logging department.

Skills

Adobe Premiere

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Knowledge of baseball/hockey

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Communications or Broadcast Journalism

Tools

Diamond Logger

ENPS

Job description

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 production skills, a strong passion for and knowledge of baseball/hockey and an exceptional work ethic.

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.

Qualifications and Skills

• 0 to 3 years’ experience or related business experience is required.
• Must have experience with Adobe Premiere or similar 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.

Education

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

Position Reports to

• Segment Producer

Pay Range

$28.50/hour

Top MLB Network Perks & Benefits

• Medical/Dental/Vision Coverage
• Company Contributed 401K Plan
• Paid Sick Time
• Commuter Benefits
• Discounts at MLB Store | MLBShop.com
• Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)

MLB Network is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or veteran status. We also only consider qualified applicants’ criminal histories when required by legal requirements.