What are the responsibilities and job description for the Broadcasting & Media Relations Associate - Fayetteville Woodpeckers position at Houston Astros, LLC?
Department: Marketing
Supervisor: Manager, Broadcast & Media Relations
Classification: Non-Exempt/Part Time/Seasonal
Summary/Objective:
The Fayetteville Woodpeckers are seeking a Broadcasting & Media Relations Associate. This position assists the Manager of Broadcast & Media Relations in all aspects of broadcast operation.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Other duties may be assigned.
- Assist Broadcast and Media Relations Manager in all aspects of broadcast operation: including play-by-play and color for all home games, broadcast rundown, ensuring that radio spots are being played correctly, running online audio stream, working with other Fayetteville staff to make sure sponsorship assets are being executed, etc.
- Assist in creation and distribution daily game notes/packets for all 132 games.
- Author game recaps and other press pieces as assigned.
- Update social channels with game updates using MLB’s Diamond platform.
- Assist in production of multi-media interview content for team social media accounts.
- Obtain strong knowledge of the Houston Astros organization and farm system.
- Other miscellaneous tasks as assigned.
Education and/or Experience & Skills:
- Knowledge of Adobe InDesign and Audition is preferred
- Prior experience in Minor League Baseball is not necessary
- Must be able to demonstrate (by way of examples and/or experience) a high level of organization and resourcefulness
- Demonstrated quick learner with ability to handle multiple projects and meet deadlines.
- Effective communicator across multiple departments
- Overall positive attitude and outlook
- Creative, energetic, and proactive approach to work
Work Environment
Part of time will be spent indoor, climate-controlled environment while the other part of time will be spent outdoors depending on work orders. Job may require employee to function in a high activity and heavily crowded outdoor professional sports venue/environment. Employee may also be exposed to weather of varying degrees for extended periods of time while performing the duties of this job. The noise level is usually moderate but can be loud within the stadium environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, and photocopiers. The noise level is usually moderate but can be loud within the stadium environment.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. This is an active role. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close and focused vision. This individual must be able to work in an office environment, sometimes for extended periods of time. This individual must be able to stand, walk, and climb around the ballpark.
Position Type and Expected Hours of Work
Ability to work a flexible schedule, including; extended hours, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Travel
Travel is not expected in this role.
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
EOE/M/F/Vet/Disability
