Manager, Baseball Communications

Job Description

Manager, Baseball Communications

Reports to: Director, Public Relations

Duties and Responsibilities:
• Manage baseball issues and work in coordination with Director, Public Relations, and SVP, Communications, regarding crisis communications and messaging
• Manage club media relationships including coordination of player media appearances
• Coordinate the production of daily game notes, Minor League report, post-game notes, statpacks, and lineups
• Manage media services and transactions
• Oversee draft and trade deadline coverage and prospect rankings
• Handle visiting team PR and media needs
• Write press releases, media advisories, transactions, and talking points regarding baseball announcements
• Oversee the Baseball Communications Assistant and delegate tasks accordingly
• Coordinate with Minor League affiliates as needed
• Produce stat highlights, milestones, and notes for senior executives
• Manage Press Box maintenance and announcements
• Manage research, writing, and editing the annual media guide
• Contribute content to Player Development social media feed
• Manage Minor League Award Ceremony and Minor League visits
• Oversee player awards
• Develop creative ideas to proactively generate publicity for players, coaches, and support business-related initiatives
• Assist with strategic communications planning around club priorities
• Assist with Communications Action Plan execution, as needed

DISCLAIMER:

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the employee in this position. The duties listed do not represent an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of a person in this position.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT:

The Baltimore Orioles are an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the Baltimore Orioles to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race (including hair textures, afro hairstyles, or protective hairstyles), color, national origin or ancestry, religion or creed, gender or sex (including pregnancy), age, disability, citizenship status, marital status, veteran's status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.

COVID VACCINATION:

Vaccination against COVID-19 is a requirement of the position, subject to consideration of reasonable accommodations for documented medical or religious needs that do not pose an undue hardship.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-romq76-3-128-199-88-42 in your application.