About the position
MLB is currently seeking part-time seasonal Gameday Monitors for the upcoming 2024 Major League Baseball season. The primary responsibility of the Gameday Monitor is to provide quality assurance for live video and audio streams on MLB.TV. This role is crucial in ensuring that the broadcasts meet the high standards expected by viewers. Ideal candidates will be available to work a minimum of 25 hours per week and must possess MLB's core competencies in areas such as collaboration, communication, critical thinking, and relationship management. Gameday Monitors will work remotely, which requires a keen attention to detail and strong writing skills. They will need to be actively engaged with their teammates during each shift to ensure effective communication and problem-solving. The position demands flexibility, as the schedule will be tied to the Major League Baseball season, including nights, weekends, and holidays. The role involves monitoring assigned home and away broadcast feeds according to the daily gameday schedule, which includes pre and post-game shows, audio streams, and regional broadcasts for each designated game. Monitors must adhere to quality control guidelines and procedures with minimal supervision, communicate any gameday-related issues immediately to the appropriate teams, and provide detailed reports that recap any issues that occurred during the game.
Responsibilities
- Monitor assigned home and away broadcast feeds in accordance to the daily gameday schedule.
- Adhere to quality control guidelines and procedures without frequent supervision.
- Communicate gameday related issues immediately to the appropriate teams.
- Provide detailed reports that recap any issues that occurred during the game.
Requirements
- A flexible schedule tied to the Major League Baseball season with availability on nights, weekends, and holidays is a must.
- A minimum of 25 hours per week is required for this position, no exceptions.
- Reliable WiFi, stable hardwire and home broadband network connection is essential.
- Ownership of at least 3 streaming devices such as a smart television, tablet, computer (PC and/or Mac), Apple or Android phone, Xbox, Playstation 5, Chromecast, etc. is preferred.
- Excellent communication skills to relay any issues or troubleshooting concerns to the appropriate channels is required.
- Ideal candidates are comfortable working in highly visible positions.
Nice-to-haves
- Familiar with MLB.com, MiLB.TV, MLB.TV, MLB At Bat and other streaming services.
- Experienced with providing quality assurance in digital media roles.
- Avid baseball viewers with a strong knowledge of the game are encouraged to apply.
- Prior sports industry experience is a plus.
