--- title: 'Freelance Broadcast Associate, Edit at MLB Network' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/freelance-broadcast-associate-edit-mlb-network-secaucus-p4jqx202nkgq' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-09-11' --- # Freelance Broadcast Associate, Edit at MLB Network - **Company:** MLB Network - **Location:** Secaucus, NJ - **Posted:** 2025-10-30 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-11 - **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/mlbnetwork/jobs/7367341 ## Job description MLB Network seeks a Freelance Broadcast Associate, Edit (BA) to provide support to the entire production process, as assigned. The BA, Edit must have basic content productions skills, a strong passion for and knowledge of baseball/hockey and an exceptional work ethic. Responsibilities: - Under the direction of the designated Highlight Supervisor (Hi Supe), produce and edit assigned video elements to be used on all MLB owned and operated platforms (including NHL Network), including but not limited to Voice Overs (VOs), Sound On Tape (SOTs), and Teases, etc. - Produce in-game and full game recap highlights for MLBN, NHLN and MLB Digital, Streaming and Social platforms, including writing shot sheets for on-air Talent. - Contribute to MLB/MLB Network and NHL/NHL Network Sales and Marketing efforts as well as MLB Network and NHL Network promotional content by producing promos, sales reels and sponsored content. - Aid in the completion of projects for third-party clients including MILB, Little League World Series and Amazon Coast to Coast. - Oversee and coordinate MLB Network / NHL Network Logging Department, including Commercial Ad Insertion efforts for MLB.TV. - Assist in various areas of production as needed. - Other such duties as required. Qualifications and Skills: - 0 to 3 years’ experience or related business experience is required. - Must have experience with Adobe Premiere or like editing software. - Effectively utilize Adobe Premiere Edit Software, Diamond Logger, ENPS and other editing computer programs. - Must demonstrate a passion for and deep knowledge of baseball/hockey. - Ability to work on-site and on a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays. - Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills. - Be extremely organized, demonstrate initiative and an ability to complete multiple assignments in a timely manner. - Individual must work well in a dynamic environment and be able to recommend and implement process improvements, work independently and handle multiple tasks simultaneously. - Demonstrate the tact, diplomacy, decisiveness, and superior people skills required in a pressurized live television environment. - Must possess excellent analytical and communication skills. - Prompt and regular attendance at an assigned work location. - Ability to navigate distances of various lengths within the work environment. Education: A Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Broadcast Journalism or a related major is highly preferred. Position Reports to: - Segment Producer Pay Range: $28.50/hour As a candidate for this position, your salary and related aspects of compensation will be contingent upon your work experience, education, skills, and any other factors MLB Network considers relevant to the hiring decision. In addition to your salary, MLB Network believes in providing a competitive benefits package for its employees. Top MLB Network Perks & Benefits: - Medical/Dental/Vision Coverage - Company Contributed 401K Plan - Paid Sick Time - Commuter Benefits - Discounts at MLB Store | MLBShop.com - Employee Assistance Programs (EAP) Why MLB Network? MLB Network is the ultimate television destination for baseball fans, with studios located in Secaucus, N.J., just minutes from New York City. Featuring live regular season games, original programming, highlights, insights and analysis from the best in the business, MLB Network produces baseball content for delivery to multiple media platforms. Cutting-edge technology is used to create MLB Network's Emmy Award-winning programming via roles in live studio and remote production, operations, engineering, media management, creative services, social media and others. MLB Network is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.  We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or veteran status. We also only consider qualified applicants’ criminal histories when required by legal requirements. Are you ready to Step Up to the Plate? Apply below! ## About MLB Network ## Core Business - **Primary industry**: Spectator Sports / Sports Media & Broadcasting - **Target customers**: Baseball fans in the United States, Puerto Rico, Canada, Latin America, the Caribbean, Europe, and the Philippines. Distributed via cable, satellite, telco, and direct-to-consumer streaming. - **Mission or purpose**: To be the ultimate content platform for baseball fans, providing live games, expert analysis, and original programming year-round. ## Products & Services - **MLB Network (TV channel)**: A 24/7 cable/satellite channel featuring live regular-season games, Spring Training games, and special events. Signature show is “MLB Tonight,” an Emmy Award-winning nightly studio program with live look-ins, highlights, and analysis. - **MLB Network Streaming (Direct-to-Consumer)**: Available as a standalone subscription or bundled with MLB.tv, offering the same content without a traditional pay-TV subscription. - **Original Programming**: Shows such as “Hot Stove” (offseason morning show), documentaries, and studio specials produced in four high-tech studios (Studio 3, Studio K, Studio 21, Studio 42). - **MLB Network Radio**: A sister audio channel on SiriusXM. - **NHL Network**: Managed by MLB Advanced Media since 2015 and co-located in the same Secaucus facility. ## Market Standing - **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not publicly disclosed (privately held; MLB Network is a division of Major League Baseball) - **Key Metric**: Available to approximately 31 million pay-TV households in the U.S. as of November 2023 (down from a peak of 71 million in 2013). The network also reaches international audiences via distribution deals. - **Notable Investors/Partners**: Major League Baseball (67.01% ownership), TNT Sports (16.67%), Charter Communications (5.44%), Cox Communications (5.44%), NBC Sports Group (5.44%). - **Growth Signals**: Headcount grew 9.3% year-over-year to 611 employees; 12 active job postings as of mid-2026; expanding direct-to-consumer distribution; strong alumni pipeline to/from other major sports networks (ESPN, NBC Sports, FOX Sports, etc.). ## Competitive Advantages - **Exclusive content rights**: Unmatched access to MLB games, archives, players, and league events, making it the only network with comprehensive live baseball coverage. - **State-of-the-art production facilities**: Four purpose-built studios (including a replica baseball field in Studio 42) with advanced robotic cameras, augmented reality, and high-resolution LED displays. - **Deep talent pool**: Attracts experienced sports media professionals from NBC, ESPN, FOX, CBS, and the NBA/NFL networks. - **Year-round programming**: “MLB Tonight” airs 365 days a year, maintaining audience engagement even during the offseason. ## Strategic Focus - **Direct-to-consumer expansion**: Growing the standalone streaming offering to offset traditional pay-TV subscriber declines. - **Technology modernization**: Investing in cloud infrastructure, DevOps, and advanced graphics/AR capabilities (as seen in job postings for Infrastructure DevOps Engineer and Vizrt/React skills). - **International reach**: Broadening distribution in Latin America, Europe, and Asia. - **Content diversification**: Producing more original series, documentaries, and digital-first content to attract younger viewers. ## Why Work Here - **Culture**: A collaborative environment at the intersection of sports, media, and technology. Employees have access to cutting-edge broadcast equipment and work alongside industry veterans. - **Work policy**: Based in Secaucus, NJ (with a NYC satellite office). Many roles are on-site due to the nature of live production, but some hybrid/freelance positions exist. - **Notable perks/engineering culture**: Hands-on work with advanced robotics, AR graphics, and cloud-native tools (Terraform, GitHub Actions, Snowflake, Python). The company provides training on proprietary systems and encourages cross-functional collaboration. - **Growth trajectory**: Headcount growing ~9% annually; frequent internal promotions and movement across MLB’s broader ecosystem. ## Sources 1. [mlb.com](https://www.mlb.com/network/about) – About MLB Network 2. [mlb.com](https://www.mlb.com/careers/mlb-network) – MLB Network careers page 3. [greenhouse.io](http://job-boards.greenhouse.io/mlbnetwork?gh_src=65f930101us) – Active job listings at MLB Network 4. [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/mlb-network) – MLB Network LinkedIn profile (company details, headcount, tech stack) 5. 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