Responsibilities: 

Support public relations for MLB’s technology initiatives including:

• New features for MLB digital consumer products including, but not limited to, the MLB app, Ballpark app, MLB.tv, and video games
• Sponsorships and integrations with technology companies
• Game distribution through streaming partnerships with platforms that have included YouTube, Facebook, and Twitter
• On-field technology including tracking and replay
• Publicize technology consumption stemming from MLB digital products, streaming, and ticketing.
• Showcase MLB’s technology accomplishments and leadership position in sports through executive interviews, conference and panel participation, awards submissions, and more.
• Regularly engage with technology media about MLB initiatives
• Support Senior Manager PR efforts around MLB sponsorships, consumer products, and special events
• Operate the MLB Communications Twitter account (@MLB_PR) by developing standard practices, instituting a system for content creation, and being a liaison for the MLB Communications staff in creating content around news and announcements.
• Create written press materials and talking points around relevant MLB technology initiatives and hot topics.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in a Communications or PR related study
• 3-6 years of experience, preferably in technology or sports
• Proven media relationships in the tech/sports tech/sports business areas
• Ability to multitask
• Calm under pressure
• Ability to synthesize complicated tech information and make it easily consumable
• Strong knowledge of social media, content creation, and graphic design skills are a plus