What are the responsibilities and job description for the MiLB Live Content Creator (Seasonal) position at Major League Baseball?
Job Summary
The Live Content team is seeking a Live Content Creator to work all home games in select Double A Minor League markets of which one currently resides in or is in a nearby location. Multiple location (See below)
The Live Content Creator is primarily responsible for capturing video and photo content using one's own professional cameras of on-field baseball experiences for MiLB, the clubs, players' social needs and MLB channels. Beyond day-to-day social coverage, content might be used for brand campaigns, editorial pieces, and external stakeholders to further elevate the growth of baseball.
This is a part-time, seasonal position covering minor league games and events in the assigned market, reporting back to the Live Content management team based in New York City. This role requires nights and weekends through the year and requires flexibility to be available on short notice. Travel might be required.
About the Live Content Program
Major League Baseball's Live Content Program consists of photographers, videographers, and editors who have a passion for not only capturing compelling content but also for being at the forefront of engaging the next generation of baseball fans. This program provides young & professional creators an opportunity to continue their creative and visual careers while also learning from the best content creators in sports.
MiLB Double A Markets for Hire:
- Akron, OH
- Altoona, PA
- Amarillo, TX
- North Little Rock, AR
- Biloxi, MS
- Binghampton, NY
- Birmingham, AL
- Bowie, MD
- Chattanooga, TN
- Corpus Christi, TX
- Erie, PA
- Frisco, TX
- Harrisburgh, TX
- Hartford, CT
- Midland, TX
- Mississippi
- Montgomery, AL
- New Hampshire
- Springdale, AR
- Pensacola, FL
- Portland, ME
- Reading, PA
- Richmond, VA
- Madison, AL
- San Antonio, TX
- Somerset, NJ
- Springfield, MO
- Tennessee
- Tulsa, OK
- Wichita, KS
Education and Experience
- 1 years of professional quality photography and videography experience.
- Experience with DSLR or mirrorless cameras in a sports environment.
- Knowledge of social media platforms and what content works best on each.
- Familiarity with MiLB / MLB and overall baseball current storylines.
- Love for visual storytelling.
- Conducts professionally on the field representing Major League Baseball.
- Editing skills in Adobe Creative Suite, Final Cut or similar platforms is a plus.
- A love for the game of baseball.
Responsibilities and Requirements
- Commits to work on assigned scheduled dates.
- Follows directions from NYC-based live content team to understand daily needs, storylines, and is prepared for special requests from the league.
- Attends home games/events onsite to capture pregame, in-game, and post-game content for both home and visiting teams, player marketing, and the league in photo/video formats to send over for real-time distribution.
- Generates content primarily for game day but may also create content for marketing promotions and sponsorship activations on social and editorial platforms.
- Abides by MLB HR compliance policies.
Pay Rate: $25 per hour
The actual offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your work experience, education, skills, and any other factors MLB considers relevant to the hiring decision.
Why MLB?
Major League Baseball (MLB) is the most historic of the major professional sports leagues in the United States and Canada. Employees love working at MLB because of the culture of growth, teamwork, and professionalism. Employees who are most successful at MLB take initiative, know how to identify problems and provide solutions, and always put the Team first. For those ready to step up to the plate and join the major leagues, MLB takes the same approach as teams do with their players: empowering our "workforce athletes" to be at their best by engineering experiences that put employees in the best position to succeed. Major League Baseball is looking for candidates who are passionate about growing America's pastime to best serve its fans for decades to come.
MLB is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.
Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please email us at accommodations@mlb.com. Requests received for non-disability related issues, such as following up on an application, will not receive a response.
Are you ready to Step Up to the Plate? Apply below!
Salary : $25
