Producer

MLB Local Media seeks a Freelance Producer, Game Telecasts with deep expertise in live sports television production and a superior understanding of, and passion for, baseball. The Freelance Producer will be accountable for the content, quality, and overall presentation of live game coverage for assigned club telecasts, from the game open through the final out and postgame show. Working in collaboration with Coordinating Producers and Local Media leadership, the Freelance Producer will lead the creative and editorial direction of each game, tell compelling and relevant stories, and deliver smart, informative coverage that serves fans in each market and reflects MLB's standard of broadcast excellence.

Responsibilities:

• Produce live MLB game coverage for assigned club, independently and with regular guidance and review from the Coordinating Producer and Local Media leadership.
• Lead the moment-to-moment editorial direction of each game telecast, including storylines, replay angles, graphics content, and information provided to on-air talent.
• Establish the format, rundown, and timing of each game telecast, including commercial inventory, and ensure accurate fulfillment of all required sponsor, sales, and promotional elements as well as any production priorities communicated in advance.
• Work with the Director to align editorial vision with visual and technical execution, and to determine the technical needs of each assigned telecast.
• Oversee all production decisions at the venue or control room before and during the game, including replay strategy, graphics, in-game interviews, and live event integrations.
• Provide direction and guidance to on-air talent in preparation for and throughout each game.
• Organize and lead production meetings to develop the content of each game, and participate in post-game reviews and department feedback meetings.
• Lead production staff in conceiving, planning, and executing teases, bumps, edits, features, graphics, and other in-game elements.
• Integrate Statcast and advanced data into the broadcast to enhance storytelling and viewer understanding of the game.
• Coordinate with pregame and postgame show producers to ensure seamless transitions into and out of game coverage, including shared storylines and elements.
• Work with club broadcasting, communications, and media relations staff to coordinate access, interviews, and club-specific content.
• Provide direct, constructive feedback on the performance of production crews and talent, and share feedback with Local Media management.
• Foster a collaborative, professional environment in which the full production team is aligned on the goals and vision of each broadcast.