Freelance Broadcast Associate, Graphics

MLB Network seeks an entry level Freelance Broadcast Associate (BA), Graphics to provide support to the entire Graphics production process, as assigned. The BA must have a strong passion for and knowledge of MLB and NHL and an exceptional work ethic.

Responsibilities:

• Build effective graphics for assigned studio shows or live games.
• Create and maintain on-air set content for assigned shows, including graphics for use in studio monitors.
• Attend production meetings, research storylines, and act as liaison between Graphics and show Producer and Coordinating Producer to help ensure that graphics support shows as intended.
• Maintain and produce content for assigned ticker operations.
• Submit accurate daily show reports on a timely basis.
• Assigned duties may include Set Content, Baseline and Blueline.
• It is expected that the Broadcast Associate will maintain and increase knowledge in the Production discipline as well as the business on an ongoing basis.
• Other such duties as required.

Qualifications and Skills:

• 0 to 3 years’ experience or related business experience is required.
• Must demonstrate a passion for and deep knowledge of MLB and NHL.
• Ability to work 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.
• Possess the visual acuity to work in darkened control rooms for extended periods of time to produce required content.
• Possess auditory acuity to effectively listen to instructions via Riedel system, phones, etc.
• Ability to sit for extended periods of time.
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to navigate distances of various lengths within the work environment.
• Possess the manual dexterity needed to effectively create required work product.
• Must possess excellent analytical and communication skills.
• Prompt and regular attendance at an assigned work location

Education:

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

Position Reports to:

• Segment Producer, Graphics

Pay Range: $28.50/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. 

Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please email us at MLBNHR@mlb.com. Requests received for non-disability related issues, such as following up on an application, will not receive a response.

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