Broadcasting Manager

This is a Full Time Job

Arizona Diamondbacks Broadcasting Manager

Reporting to the Director of Broadcasting, the Broadcasting Manager is a full-time position working in the Arizona Diamondbacks' broadcasting department. This includes - and is not limited to – assigned responsibilities with the D-backs television and radio broadcasts, MLB Local Media (the club's TV network distribution & production partner), D-backs network radio affiliate partnerships and helping develop content that extends across the team's omnichannel approach. This role requires strong leadership skills, creativity, teamwork and broadcast expertise plus a deep understanding of the baseball industry.

Responsibilities:
• Support assigned aspects of television and radio broadcasts, as defined by the Director of Broadcasting (DOB), including show content, talent relationships and production quality.
• Facilitate internal department communication to promote their priorities on broadcasts effectively (Marketing, Tickets, Community, Corporate Partnerships, Communications).
• Participate in broadcast content planning process.
• Co-lead broadcasting department meetings with production, marketing, communications and game operations.
• Involved with team's MLB Local Media relationship, help fulfill MLB broadcast requests and support the promotion of DBACKS.TV to meet subscriber goals.
• Working hours to include team home games in addition to audits of assigned TV & radio road broadcasts.
• Involved with radio affiliate partnerships, work with legal department on agreements. Help manage responsibilities related to Spanish radio and agreements with Mexico radio stations.
• Assist with activation of flagship radio pregame show held at Guy Fieri's.
• Along with DOB, create, maintain and update radio & TV travel schedules and related budget reports.
• Compile TV ratings and streaming reports.
• Collaborate with the team's IT department on scheduling platforms.
• Stay current on sports broadcasting news, technologies and trends.
• Contribute ideas for broadcast content posted on social media.
• Troubleshooting contact for technical difficulties.
• Engage in planning for broadcast department's long term efforts.

Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in communications, journalism, or a related field.
• 5 years of experience in sports broadcasting, preferably in baseball.
• Strong leadership and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Deep understanding of baseball, strategies and history.
• Proficiency in broadcast production software and equipment.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Passion for baseball and the ability to work long hours, including nights, weekends and holidays.

Preferred Qualifications
• Experience working with a professional sports organization, media network or collegiate athletic department.
• Knowledge of the evolving sports television landscape, digital media and social media.
• Experience with live sports production.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.