Manager Broadcast Media

This is a Full Time Job

Overview

The Manager- Broadcast Media is responsible for audio and streaming broadcasts of games throughout the season. They will have some marketing and advertising sales responsibilities as well.

Core duties for this role include, but are not limited to:
• Responsible for the audio/streaming broadcast of games throughout the season
• Work with contracted stations or similar streaming services to ensure feeds and production are handled daily
• Serve as Voice of the Mudcats – doing Play by Play for approved number of broadcast games
• Lead on overall audio/streaming broadcast of games throughout the season
• Ensure all broadcasts are in compliance with rules set forth by Major League Baseball and Minor League Baseball
• Manage all Media Relations and Communications for the Club
• Write post-game summaries and release them to the media for both home and away games
• Update video and stories for social media and website
• Cultivate relationships with players and managers to collect content for broadcast
• Generate revenue through sponsorship sales as a leader in this area as part of the overall objectives/goals set by GM – Business Development
• Collaborate with the Marketing and Multimedia team to contribute to marketing assets and (video) content, including development of scripts and copy and digital ad banners
• Identify trade opportunities (events, print, and digital) as part of the overall marketing strategy which traditionally includes various media outlets and elements to help market the Mudcats
• Manage email marketing campaigns in collaboration with the Marketing team
• Act as one of the cross-functional leaders between Marketing, Communications, and Ticket departments to input all creative service requests and communicate marketing/broadcast ideas to each department in advance
• Contribute to weekly marketing meetings with Marketing/Broadcast team
• Track all marketing and broadcast expense items
• Pull tarp on field as necessary

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university concentrated in marketing or related field; or three to five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Additionally, the ideal candidate:
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment, often on multiple projects
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Ability to work flexible hours including nights, weekends, and holidays
• Experience with:
• Google Adwords (Certification preferred ) and Google Analytics
• Photoshop and Graphics experience is a plus
• Will be required to send clips of sample work

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 50 pounds. The employee must be able to run for short periods of time. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision and ability to adjust focus.

Work Hours

Business hours are Monday – Friday 9:00am – 5:00 pm, however, additional hours will be required on weekends, evenings and some holidays. Must work all home games.

Our Team

The Carolina Mudcats have provided affordable and family-friendly baseball fun for over 30 years at Five County Stadium in Zebulon, NC. Known for their famous mascot Muddy the Mudcat, spectacular fireworks nights, souvenir giveaway events and their iconic swimming catfish logos, the Mudcats have routinely maintained their status as one of Minor League Baseball’s most popular franchises. Owned and operated by the Milwaukee Brewers, the Mudcats are the officially licensed Class-A affiliate of the Brewers and play in the 12-team Carolina League.

Our Pitch

You come here to make a difference. We are a purpose-led organization, focused on building an inclusive and engaging culture that fosters excellence, collaboration and ingenuity. We strive to be a model employer and cultivator of talent, empowering our teams to drive innovation through the inclusion of diverse thoughts, ideas and perspectives. We operate at the highest standard of excellence, investing in the development of our staff across all levels and embracing differences through a culture of respect and understanding.

Benefits

We are proud to offer a highly competitive perks and benefits package including:
• Exceptional health and dental rates, and fully covered vision package
• 401(K) match and an additional annual contribution from the Club
• Unlimited vacation time
• Paid parental leave
• Collaborative recognition program and incentives
• Leadership development programming
• Online educational platform for personal and professional development
• Employee Resource Groups
• Paid time off for volunteering
• Year-round diversity, equity and inclusion training and development