MLB Network - Freelance Producer, Game Telecasts

Digital Producer is needed in Secaucus, United States.

Client: MLB Network

Location: Secaucus, NJ

Contract: Freelance

Job Description

MLB Local Media is seeking a Freelance Producer, Game Telecasts to lead the creative, editorial, and operational execution of live MLB game coverage for assigned clubs. The producer will oversee each telecast from the opening segment through the final out and postgame coverage, ensuring compelling storytelling, accurate information, and a presentation that meets MLB’s broadcast standards.

The role involves working closely with Coordinating Producers, Local Media leadership, directors, on-air talent, production crews, club representatives, and media relations teams. The producer will manage the game format, rundown, timing, storylines, replays, graphics, interviews, sponsorship elements, live integrations, and transitions to and from pregame and postgame programming.

Key responsibilities include:

• Produce live MLB game coverage independently, with guidance and review from senior production leadership.
• Direct the editorial flow of each telecast, including storylines, replay selections, graphics, statistics, and information for on-air talent.
• Develop rundowns, formats, timing, commercial schedules, and required sponsor and promotional elements.
• Collaborate with the director to align editorial goals with visual and technical execution.
• Oversee production decisions involving replays, graphics, interviews, live event integrations, and control-room operations.
• Lead production meetings and coordinate with pregame and postgame producers to ensure consistent storylines and smooth transitions.
• Guide and support on-air talent before and during broadcasts.
• Lead the development and execution of teases, bumps, edits, features, graphics, and other game elements.
• Integrate Statcast and advanced analytics to improve storytelling and audience understanding.
• Coordinate with club broadcasting, communications, and media relations staff on interviews, access, and club-specific content.
• Provide feedback, coaching, and mentorship to production staff and talent.
• Maintain a collaborative and professional production environment.
• Ensure broadcasts comply with MLB, club, network, and industry standards and practices.
• Stay current with production methods, broadcast technology, and industry developments.

Requirements

• Five to seven years of live sports television production experience, including live game coverage.
• Demonstrated ability to create and deliver compelling live sports telecasts from concept through execution.
• Deep knowledge of and passion for baseball, including its rules, strategy, history, and analytics.
• Strong editorial judgment and the ability to identify stories and concepts that enhance a game broadcast.
• Real-time production expertise, including replay producing, graphics execution, and game timing.
• Working knowledge of EVS replay systems, broadcast graphics platforms such as Vizrt or Chyron, and production truck and control-room operations.
• Experience leading on-air talent and production crews in a live, high-pressure environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organization, initiative, judgment, diplomacy, decisiveness, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments, complex logistics, and changing priorities while working independently.
• Ability to take on leadership responsibilities and recommend and implement process improvements.
• Availability to work nights, weekends, holidays, and throughout the full MLB season.
• Willingness and ability to travel domestically on a regular basis, including extended road trips.
• Ability to lift more than 20 pounds.
• Visual acuity, manual dexterity, and hearing sufficient to perform the role and communicate through production systems.
• Ability to work effectively in unpredictable outdoor conditions, including heat, cold, rain, and wind.
• Experience with Adobe Premiere or other editing software is preferred.
• A bachelor’s degree is required; Communications, Broadcast Journalism, or a related field is preferred.

Position Details

• Reports to: Coordinating Producer, Local Media
• Pay range: $1,300–$1,800 per day

Compensation is based on experience, education, skills, and other relevant factors.

Benefits and Perks

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Company-contributed 401(k) plan
• Paid sick time
• Commuter benefits
• Discounts at the MLB Store and MLBShop.com
• Employee Assistance Programs

About MLB Network

MLB Network is a leading television destination for baseball fans, delivering live regular-season games, original programming, highlights, insights, and analysis across multiple media platforms. Based in Secaucus, New Jersey, the network uses advanced technology to produce award-winning live studio and remote programming, supported by teams in production, operations, engineering, media management, creative services, and social media.