The Trending Content Writer/Editor will be someone who has their finger on the pulse of the baseball landscape, possessing both the ability to analyze which topics and storylines are driving the conversation among fans, as well as writing content that engages readers by pushing those conversations forward. This person should be a quick thinker and self-starter who is willing to take initiative. But hey should also be a team player who is comfortable working collaboratively, taking direction and executing detailed instructions. The ability to work in a timely fashion and produce clean, concise and accurate copy is vitally important.The ideal candidate for this position possesses a deep understanding of all things baseball. Fluency in advanced/Statcast metrics is a plus, as is experience conducting statistical research and producing analysis of player and team performance. This is not an office-based position, and we will therefore consider candidates from any U.S. location. However, a flexible schedule is a must, including availability in the early morning (ET) and on weekends.Candidates who want to be seriously considered should include a cover letter with the application. Copies of and/or links to writing samples are also encouraged.
Responsibilities
Qualifications & Skills
Pay Rate: $25.00 per hour
The actual offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your work experience, education, skills, and any other factors MLB considers relevant to the hiring decision.
Why MLB?
Major League Baseball (MLB) is the most historic of the major professional sports leagues in the United States and Canada. Employees love working at MLB because of the culture of growth, teamwork, and professionalism. Employees who are most successful at MLB take initiative, know how to identify problems and provide solutions, and always put the Team first. For those ready to step up to the plate and join the major leagues, MLB takes the same approach as teams do with their players: empowering our “workforce athletes” to be at their best by engineering experiences that put employees in the best position to succeed. Major League Baseball is looking for candidates who are passionate about growing America’s pastime to best serve its fans for decades to come.
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