Freelance Remote Operations Support

MLB Network is seeking Freelance Remote Operations Support for departmental office support. This is a part-time, seasonal position running from March through October, aligned with the MLB season and key production periods. This is an entry level position and candidates with any level of experience are encouraged to apply. The role is well suited for individuals who are eager to learn about television production and remote operations, are highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable supporting multiple projects in a fast-paced environment. Prior production experience is helpful but not required; a strong work ethic, reliability, and willingness to learn are essential.

Responsibilities:

• Create and manage show books and production paperwork for Apple baseball games and related packages.
• Enter and track expenses and invoices within production budgets.
• Manage and submit credential requests for Apple Games and other remote productions.
• Review and cross-check budgets to identify missing or outstanding expenses.
• Monitor and respond to Ball Park Camera emails and call outs.
• Manage Ball Park Camera schedules in the Shift Program.
• Possibly travel and be onsite for shoots and MLB jewel events (All Star Game and World Series) for the production management team.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Utilize Smartsheet to create, update, and manage show books and production documentation. Prior Smartsheet experience is not required; familiarity with the platform is a plus.
• Strong Microsoft Office with advanced skills in Excel.
• Comfortable with writing emails and being in Zoom meetings.
• Knowledgeable with the Google Workspace (G Suite) and Slack.
• Ability to work well/multi-task in a structured, multi-disciplined environment.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to create processes in a changing environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be detail oriented, meticulous, have strong follow up skills and be able to maintain confidentiality.
• Must be able to work independently yet strong collaboration skills are required.
• This position requires a highly organized, self-motivated individual who can interface with a diverse group of people and situations including all levels of supervisory personnel and management.
• Demonstrate the tact, diplomacy, decisiveness, and superior people skills required in the pressurized environment of live television.
• Ability to sit, stand, walk, kneel, bend, twist, turn, and climb stairs for various lengths of time.
• Possess visual acuity sufficient to perform required tasks.
• Possess manual dexterity sufficient to perform required tasks.
• 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 lift up to 25 pounds.

Education:

• High School Diploma required; some college coursework is a plus.

Position Reports to:

• Sr. Director, Remote Operations and Manager, Remote Operations

Work Classification:

• Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday in the office – 9am to 5pm.
• Saturday and Sundays work from home – 7:30am to 2:30pm – monitoring emails for Ball Park Camera Department.

Pay Range: $25.00 - $30.00 an 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.

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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