Major League Baseball - Content Producer (Seasonal)

Content Producer is needed in New York, United States.

Client: Major League Baseball

Location: New York, NY

Contract: Seasonal

Job Description

The Content Producer (Seasonal) is responsible for helping write, edit, create, and manage Major League Baseball’s club content and posting it to digital platforms during games. They work closely with assignment editors, supervising editors, and beat reporters to ensure the site and app presentation is accurate, timely, informative, and fun. The role requires versatility, as all candidates will be expected to edit copy, navigate content management systems, and could also be called upon for reporting and newsletter coverage. It is first and foremost an editorial production position, and any fill-in writing opportunities are dependent on location and experience.

This is not an office-based position, and we will consider strong candidates from any U.S. location.

Candidates who want to be seriously considered must include a cover letter with the application.

Responsibilities

• Write, edit, fact-check and post content for use on MLB and team digital platforms
• React quickly and accurately during breaking news
• Craft entertaining headlines, captions, and blurbs
• Package stories with video, photos, social media, and other features
• Make judgments on story significance and arrange content into lead packages
• Communicate consistently with others on the content team on latest developments

Qualifications & Skills

• Excellent writing and copyediting skills
• Experience with content management systems and web publishing
• Thorough grasp of baseball landscape and comfort with stats
• Work well under deadline and in fast-paced situations with multiple responsibilities
• Obsessive about accuracy
• Knowledge of social media and SEO
• Strong communication, presentation, and organization skills
• Basic HTML and Photoshop skills a plus
• Must be available to work nights and weekends