Baseball Information & Communications Coordinator

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

• Research, write and update sections of the daily pregame notes (home and road games) and postgame notes (home games)
• Ability to handle the entirety of pregame notes when needed, including front page, merging, exporting, emailing and uploading final documents
• 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
• Assist with production of MLB First-Year Player Draft media information, including press releases and player information
• 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
• Proofread all press releases and research player notes for trades and free agent signings press releases
• Track team and player milestones, handle misc. requests from coaches and clubhouse staff
• Assist press box attendant with printing and copying needs in the press box
• Assist in summarizing news stories and compiling press clips, when needed
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as required, assigned, or requested

Qualifications

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