MLB Network - Freelance Producer

Client: MLB Network

Location: Secaucus, NJ

Contract: Freelance

Job Description

The MLB Network’s On-Air Promotions Department seeks a dynamic and talented Freelance On-Air Promotion Producer with sharp writing skills and the ability to develop cutting-edge creative concepts on a project-by-project basis.

Responsibilities

• Conceptualize on-air promotional campaigns for MLB Network, NHL Network, and Major League Baseball and its corporate departments and partners.
• Write compelling promo copy for various on-air promotional spots for products, which may include programming, games, merchandise, sales tapes, sizzle reels, and marketing presentations.
• Work closely with video editors to bring concepts to life and create compelling executions.
• Suggest design approaches for promos and presentations. Oversee designers/animators as they execute design, animation, and live action integration.
• Provide direction and creative input for live action and talent shoots.
• Work with Director, On-Air Promos and VP Promotional Media Strategy to reach department creative goals.
• Stay current with creative and technical industry trends and implement as appropriate.
• Participate in department strategy and brainstorming sessions.
• Other such duties as required.

Qualifications and Skills

• A minimum of 3 years broadcast on-air promotion writing/producing experience with a strong body of work featuring conceptual and episodic work.
• A working knowledge of Major League Baseball and/or the National Hockey League, its history, and its players past and present, is strongly preferred.
• Experience in sports television, advertising, affiliate sales or production industries is also preferred.
• Ability to juggle multiple projects, as well as manage deliverables lists, is mandatory.
• Field production experience preferred.
• Experience editing with Adobe Premiere is a plus.
• Problem solver who can work on tight deadlines in a collaborative and creative environment.
• Ability to work effectively with individuals at remote locations including the MLB Office of the Commissioner, MLB Advanced Media, and outside production companies.
• Be extremely organized and demonstrate initiative and ability to complete multiple assignments in a timely manner.
• Ability to 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 the pressurized environment of live television.
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to sit and/or stand for extended periods 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 verbal and written communication skills.
• Prompt and regular attendance at an assigned work location.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree is required.

Position Reports to

• Director, On-Air Promos.

Pay Range

$400/day. 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.