Web producer, MLB Advanced Media

Description:


Major League Baseball Advanced Media (MLBAM) operates sports internet and multimedia ventures not directly tied to MLB.com or the official baseball club websites. Currently, MLBAM is seeking a Part-Time Editorial Producer for partner websites.

The Part-Time Editorial Producer is responsible for creating content and maintaining websites such as SNY.tv, YESNetwork.com, Minor League Baseball, USA Baseball, TigerWoods.com, IceNetwork.com, DerekJeter.com and more. Part-Time Editorial Producers work closely with partner representatives and writers to ensure that the sites provide users with the most relevant, informative and interesting content possible.

Responsibilities:
• Edit and produce content for use on partner websites
• Write headlines, captions, blurbs
• Select and crop photos
• Manage overall presentation, making judgments on story significance and arranging content
• Communicate with MLBAM editorial and multimedia teams to ensure that all content is properly placed
• Opportunities to contribute to writing may be available
• Position will include night and weekend shifts

Qualifications:
• Bachelors degree
• Strong copy-editing skills
• Basic knowledge of HTML and web publishing
• Ability to multi-task and work in a time-sensitive environment
• Organized, detail-oriented individual with strong work ethic
• Familiarity with journalistic practices and AP style
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills
• Thorough knowledge of sports
• Experience with Photoshop

If interested and qualified, please apply online at www.mlb.com/careers