Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Major League Baseball (MLB) is seeking Data Operations seasonal personnel for the upcoming season. The role involves digitally scoring games from the ballpark, providing essential data for live content applications on MiLB.com and requires a responsible, computer-savvy individual who is a baseball fan.
Responsibilities
- Arrive at the ballpark no later than one hour prior to the scheduled start time
- Double-check and verify all pre-game information: rosters, umpires, weather conditions, etc
- During the game, enter the results of every pitch and game event (plays, substitutions, etc.) using our proprietary software and coding language
- Work closely with our game-night support staff (via Slack) to ensure proper scoring of all game events and accuracy of data
- After the game, enter all post-game information and validate all stats and data in our scoring software against the box score provided by the Official Scorer
- Routine day-to-day correspondence via email, Slack, voice call and/or text message, to keep current with coverage schedules and other scheduled assignments
- Other game-day responsibilities during Spring Training, the regular season and/or Postseason as determined by Data Operations supervisor(s)
Skills
- Exceptional (and demonstrable) knowledge of baseball and how to score a baseball game
- Strong computer proficiency (Windows OS, Windows-based software and Chrome browser) and the ability to quickly learn and operate new software
- Knowledge and use of Slack chat software
- Network connection management (Ethernet, Wi-Fi enabling/Disabling; test MAC Address)
- Regular availability to attend games in-person as required by the schedule: weekdays, nights and weekends
- A 'team player' with a great attitude, including but not limited to a willingness to make and learn from mistakes and the ability to work closely and cooperatively (and take direction from) our game-night staff
- Previous experience (including pressbox exposure) with a professional or college sports team, preferably baseball
Benefits
- 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.
- There is a correspondence training program before working any games solo in the ballpark.
Company Overview
Major League Baseball (MLB) is the most historic professional sports league in the United States and consists of 30 member clubs in the U.S. It was founded in 2000, and is headquartered in New York, New York, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is https://www.mlb.com.