Player Relations & Spanish Media Liaison
This position has been filled - Job#: 453372450
Southeast Region
Sports Services
Posted/Updated: 10/16/18
Job Summary
Coordinates all player and uniformed personnel non-media appearance requests. Serves as primary Spanish-language translator and liaison between local, national and international media and Spanish-speaking Major League players.
Additionally, serve as a contact for Spanish-language baseball media, and assist Spanish-language media and broadcast partners with requests for research and materials during games.
Essential Functions:
Player Relations
- Serve as the main liaison with the Clubhouse and uniformed personnel as it relates to non-media requests from all other departments in the organization, includes executing all appearances by uniformed personnel on site as well as community and sponsor events away from Park;
- Coordinate the involvement of players and coaches in pre-game activities with the Marketing department;
- Foster a positive relationship with Clubhouse players and staff;
- Engage players in developing personalized community-oriented programs that are in line with their passions and interests; includes working closely with the Community Outreach Department and the Foundation.
Spanish Media Liaison
- Serve as translator for all Spanish-speaking players and staff, as needed, during Major League spring training, regular season and postseason.
- Attend all major league spring training, regular season and postseason games, both home and away.
- Review and analyze Club’s official Spanish-language website and press information for content, accuracy, information.
- Assist in coordinating Spanish-language interview requests from local, national and international media including radio, television, newspapers and magazines.
Qualifications, Requirements, & Job/Position Responsibilities:
- Must have strong interpersonal, verbal and organizational skills.
- Bilingual: English and Spanish, written and oral, for media communications.
- Must possess strong desktop ability.
- Ability to work long hours, weekends and all 162 games.
Suggested Education & Experience Guidelines:
- Bachelors Degree with emphasis in Journalism, Business Administration and/or Sports Management is strongly recommended.
- Experience working with electronic and print media.
- Experience conducting press conferences, interviewing on both television and radio.
- Must have strong interpersonal, verbal and organizational skills (English & Spanish). Benefit Information
Medical PPO/Dental PPO/Life/Disability Insurance
Vacation and personal paid time off
401K plan plus employer matching
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