Essential Job Functions
Collaborate with Producers, Senior Producers and Project Managers on video production projects from pre-production through post-production and distribution.
Assist in production related tasks and activities related to MLB Creative Studio productions which include but are not limited to:
Work with external vendors on translations and transcriptions.
Route and manage invoices from various vendors.
Assist in the creation and management of short form promotional content for larger content series.
Help Producers and Senior Producers develop and coordinate marketing extensions that promote Creative Studio video content pieces.
Provide, gather and relay feedback on videos and other creative assets throughout the post-production process.
Track and organize project files in Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides.
Collaborate with cross functional teams within the organization including media marketing, social, brand and sponsorship.
Follow along on projects with an eye on mitigating issues in the production process before they arise.
Create and manage post-production tasks in Asana for video editors, animators and designers.
Communicate with social platform editors to create content best-suited for each platform.
Analyze Originals performance reports to present key learnings to apply to the next project.
Enhance the team’s productivity by ensuring all daily tasks created by Project Managers are completed.
Upload all video files of a project to the Creative Studio’s Google Drive and disseminate all files to appropriate stakeholders.
Build a list of existing and potential new MLB partners (e.g. production companies, creative agencies) for the Creative Studio to reference when starting new projects.
Request and gather b-roll elements from internal archival resources.
Brainstorm marketing extension ideas for all projects to amplify and support series launches in collaboration with other MLB Marketing teams and outside partners.
Stay informed of projects in the MLB Brand, Life, and Social departments to find opportunities for collaboration and cross-promotion
Qualifications And Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree in applicable field, i.e. Communications, Marketing, etc.
4+ years of video production experience
Bilingual (English and Spanish) a major plus
Strong handle of grammar, punctuation, syntax and gen-z voice is preferred. Both in English and Spanish a plus.
Proficient in the Adobe Creative Suite (Premiere, After Effects, Photoshop, etc.)
Experience with camera gear, lighting interviews, setting up mics, using external audio equipment, etc
Experience working with graphic designers a plus for creating static promotional images related to productions
Creative problem solver who can operate under pressure in fast changing, deadline driven environments
Proactive and independent thinker that can succeed with minimal supervision
Knowledgeable of diverse viewpoints and practices inclusive treatment of others
Per the NYC pay transparency law, the hiring range for this position is an hourly rate of $30.00 to $38.00. The actual offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your work experience, education, skills and any other factors Major League Baseball (MLB) considers relevant to the hiring decision.