MLB Digital Reporter

This is a Full Time Job

• Serve as a primary digital reporter covering the Philadelphia Phillies across the full calendar year –Spring Training, regular season, postseason, Winter Meetings and major offseason events.
• Independently identify storylines, monitor league and team news, gather insights, and produce timely, relevant written content including breaking news, game recaps, analysis pieces, features and columns.
• Attend games, press conferences, media availabilities, and community events as needed to deliver on-the-ground coverage with strong journalistic standards.
• Generate enticing, SEO-friendly headlines and compelling storytelling that resonates with Phillies fans and national/international MLB audiences.
• Contribute to live coverage including real-time updates, social media hits, Q&As, and in-game storytelling across digital platforms. Execute on-camera responsibilities such as standups, quick-hit reports and sponsored elements as assigned.
• Ensure all content, regardless of platform, meets NBC Sports Philadelphia standards for journalistic integrity and quality.

Qualifications
• Proven writing and editing skills, in terms of quality and proficiency, with a strong knowledge of AP style and SEO. Experience producing content in fast-paced news environments is a plus.
• Excellent news judgment and ability to think quickly and act appropriately under high pressure and short deadlines
• Demonstrated proficiency in the use of social media tools, including but not limited to Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, and Facebook.
• Must be a self-starter who can work independently with minimal supervision but also is able to work effectively within a team environment
• Must possess strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Must be detail-oriented and organized, and have a proven track record in multitasking effectively
• Must be able to work evening hours, as well as weekends and holidays, as needed