Job Description

Job Summary:

Oversees all digital and print content for the Arizona Fall League including but not limited to: releases, social media, marketing, stats and game notes. This position will work in tandem with all departments and play a critical role in all internal and external communications.

Responsibilities:

• Generates and issues all League news releases and media advisories, with input and approval from the Director and MLB Communications
• Oversees the production of and approves all daily game notes and statistical information
• Coordinates with MLB.com Editorial team an AFL editorial schedule and MLB Network for ongoing AFL appearances
• Oversees process for pre- and post-game media availability for AFL personnel (managers, coaches, players)
• Execute/oversee all daily AFL Social Media outlets and work closely with MLB Social Media to send out Facebook, Instagram and Twitter notes and re-purposed articles about AFL alumni on a weekly basis
• Attends daily games as field support to media assistants and coordinates the press box logistics/inquiries during special event games
• Solicits and compiles the voting results for weekly pitcher/player awards, League MVP, Dernell Stenson Award and annual All-Prospect Team annually
• Consults and advises Director and MLB Communications (as requested) regarding any controversial local issues which could negatively impact the AFL’s reputation
• Performs related duties as required

Qualifications and Skills: 

• Bachelor’s degree in communications or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
• Social Media experience
• Strong desktop publishing skills (MAC) and core computer skills (Word, MS Office, Excel)
• Previous background working with local, regional and national baseball writers
• Strong verbal and written communications skills

Pay Rate: $1,500 biweekly 

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 opportunities 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!