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Coordinator, BB Information & Communications in St Petersburg, Florida at Rays Baseball Club LLC

Rays Baseball Club LLC
St Petersburg, Florida, 33705, United States
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Job Description

The Tampa Bay Rays Communications department is seeking a full-time communications and baseball information coordinator. This position will have a primary focus on baseball information, researching and supporting the team on all baseball information materials, and communications efforts for all baseball-specific written materials (media guide, pregame and postgame notes, press releases, postseason media guide, etc.).

Responsibilities

  1. Research, write and update sections of the daily pregame notes (home and road games) and postgame notes (home games)
  2. Ability to handle the entirety of pregame notes when needed, including front page, merging, exporting, emailing and uploading final documents
  3. Update records, opponents and minor league sections of annual media guide, update stat charts in player bios in the media guide, postseason guide and in supplemental bios during regular season
  4. Assist with production of MLB First-Year Player Draft media information, including press releases and player information
  5. Produce press box publications for home games, including stat pack, minor league report and lineups, and assist with updating rosters after each transaction during the season
  6. Proofread all press releases and research player notes for trades and free agent signings press releases
  7. Track team and player milestones, handle misc. requests from coaches and clubhouse staff
  8. Assist press box attendant with printing and copying needs in the press box
  9. Assist in summarizing news stories and compiling press clips, when needed
  1. Perform other duties and responsibilities as required, assigned, or requested

Qualifications

  1. Proven writer, with proficiency in AP Style
  2. Prior sports experience in media relations or sports information preferred
  3. Highly knowledgeable in baseball statistics, terminology and rules; strong familiarity with MLB teams and players, both current and past
  4. Highly skilled researcher with experience using baseball statistical databases and search functions
  5. Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
  6. Detail and deadline-oriented
  7. Highly motivated and well organized
  8. Proficient in Adobe InDesign and Microsoft Word and Excel

Job Location

St Petersburg, Florida, 33705, United States

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