Freelance Broadcast Associate, Graphics

MLB NETWORK

Responsibilities

• Build effective graphics for assigned studio shows or live games.
  
• Create and maintain on-air set content for assigned shows, including graphics for use in studio monitors.
  
• Attend production meetings, research storylines, and act as liaison between Graphics and show Producer and Coordinating Producer to help ensure that graphics support shows as intended.
  
• Maintain and produce content for assigned ticker operations.
  
• Submit accurate daily show reports on a timely basis.
  
• Assigned duties may include Set Content, Baseline and Blueline.
  
• It is expected that the Broadcast Associate will maintain and increase knowledge in the Production discipline as well as the business on an ongoing basis.
  
• Other such duties as required.
  

Qualifications And Skills

• 0 to 3 years’ experience or related business experience is required.
  
• Must demonstrate a passion for and deep knowledge of MLB and NHL.
  
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
  
• Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  
• Be extremely organized, demonstrate initiative and an ability to complete multiple assignments in a timely manner.
  
• Individual must work well in a dynamic environment and be able to recommend and implement process improvements, work independently and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
  
• Demonstrate the tact, diplomacy, decisiveness, and superior people skills required in a pressurized live television environment.
  
• Possess the visual acuity to work in darkened control rooms for extended periods of time to produce required content.
  
• Possess auditory acuity to effectively listen to instructions via Riedel system, phones, etc.
  
• Ability to sit for extended periods of time.
  
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds.
  
• Ability to navigate distances of various lengths within the work environment.
  
• Possess the manual dexterity needed to effectively create required work product.
  
• Must possess excellent analytical and communication skills.
  
• Prompt and regular attendance at an assigned work location
  

Education

• A Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Broadcast Journalism or a related major is highly preferred.
  

Position Reports To

• Segment Producer, Graphics