Seasonal Newsdesk Researcher/Writer

| Greater NYC Area
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We are looking for a writer/researcher to help create content for MLB.com. This person will perform a wide variety of tasks contributing to the site’s daily baseball coverage, including assisting with breaking news, developing and executing ideas for original content, performing advanced statistical research, and helping edit and produce stories. The position requires someone who can work collaboratively with other writers and editors, and thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

  • Respond quickly to help cover breaking news stories
  • Write a variety of articles, including analytical pieces
  • Pitch and execute original content ideas
  • Handle research requests from reporters and editors
  • Keep track of key in-game developments and proactively provide useful statistical context
  • Monitor social media for relevant information
  • Edit and produce articles with MLB.com’s content management system, writing headlines, working with photos, and incorporating multimedia elements

Qualifications

  • Experience as a writer and researcher in a professional setting
  • Consistent availability on nights and weekends
  • Thorough knowledge of baseball, including current players, trends, and modern analytics
  • Ability to conduct research using a variety of public-facing tools in addition to MLB.com, including Baseball-Reference (and the Play Index), FanGraphs and other prominent sites
  • Familiarity with Statcast and BaseballSavant a plus
  • Experience with content management systems and web publishing a plus
  • Knowledge of social media and SEO
  • Basic skills in Photoshop and Excel
  • Strong communication and organization skills
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