Freelance Logger

Major League Baseball; Secaucus (NJ); On-site; USD 33,000 - 36,000; Full 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 (EAP)

Job summary

MLB Network in Secaucus, NJ seeks a Logger to log and database live game broadcasts, exclusive footage, and archival material using the Diamond Logging System. The role requires high baseball/hockey knowledge and the ability to work in a dynamic live setting.

Responsibilities include logging events, coordinating ad insertions, sharing footage, and supporting league partners with content distribution. Bachelor's degree preferred; flexibility for nights, weekends, and holidays is expected.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor's degree in Communications, Broadcast Journalism or related field is highly preferred.
• Passion and knowledge of baseball and/or hockey required.
• Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays in a fast-paced live setting.

Responsibilities

• Log all on-field/on-ice events during games and related content.
• Execute commercial ad insertion for MLB games via production trucks and live feeds.
• Log pre- and post-game footage and share files with league partners.
• Assist with MiLB highlights distribution to league and club social accounts.
• Support sales and sponsorship tracking by logging segments in programming.

Skills

Baseball knowledge

Hockey knowledge

Strong communication

Organized

Attention to detail

Diamond Logger

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications/Broadcast Journalism

Tools

Diamond Logger

Diamond on Ice Logging Systems

Job description

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.

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.

Qualifications and Skills:

• 0 to 1 years 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.
• 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:

• Sr. Manager, Production

Pay Range:

$24.50/hour

As a candidate for this position, your salary and related aspects of compensation will be contingent upon your work experience, education, skills, and any other factors MLB Network considers relevant to the hiring decision. In addition to your salary, MLB Network believes in providing a competitive benefits package for its employees.

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)

Why MLB Network?

MLB Network is the ultimate television destination for baseball fans, with studios located in Secaucus, N.J., just minutes from New York City. Featuring live regular season games, original programming, highlights, insights and analysis from the best in the business, MLB Network produces baseball content for delivery to multiple media platforms. Cutting-edge technology is used to create MLB Network's Emmy Award-winning programming via roles in live studio and remote production, operations, engineering, media management, creative services, social media and others.

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.