Baseball Communications Assistant

Come play a key role in building the future of Sports & Media Everyone wants to be part of a transformational team - and that’s exactly what we’re building at Rogers Sports & Media. A team that innovates and a team that wins.

At the Toronto Blue Jays we are committed to creating and growing teams that are fast-moving, bold-thinking and are focused on delivering impact with everything they do. Our impressive collection of assets includes media properties, sports teams, sports events & production, venues, e-commerce platforms and a close connection with our Connected Home and Wireless team. Collectively, we touch 30 million of Canadians every month

As we grow our team, the well-being of our team members remains our top priority. To ensure the health and safety of our team members, including those in the recruitment process, our team members are working from home, and are equipped to do so safely and efficiently.

Are you up for the challenge and the fun? If so, consider the following opportunity

Are you interested in joining the Toronto Blue Jays Communications_ _Team_?_ This is your chance.

The Toronto Blue Jays are looking for a Baseball Communications Assistant (Game Day).

Reporting to the Communications Manager of Baseball Information, the Gameday Assistant will help with all press box and gameday information needs for Blue Jays home games. Working with the Communications team, this role will get first-hand experience in a professional sports environment, focused on servicing the media.

**This role may be for you if**:

- You are looking to continue your career growth in Communications, Journalism, Media Relations, or Broadcasting
- You have a passion for all things baseball; the statistics, the players, and the coaches
- You thrive in fast paced high volume work environments
- You are a master multitasker with a high attention to detail
- You love the Toronto Blue Jays

**RESPONSIBILITIES**
- Work collaboratively with the Baseball Communications team to ensure all press box and gameday needs are met during Blue Jays home games
- Act as a runner for gameday information and credentials as needed
- Contribute to postgame notes and the curation of baseball information
- Assist with the distribution of game notes and stat packs to stakeholders throughout Rogers Centre
- Responsible for understanding baseball research tools (baseball reference, FanGraphs, etc.)
- Field baseball information requests from Toronto beat media members

**QUALIFICATIONS**

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Game Day Assistants must be able to work all 81 home games (evenings, weekends, and holidays) and other Blue Jays events as required_**
- Post-secondary education in journalism, sport management, communications, or public relations
- Knowledge of the game of baseball and the Toronto Blue Jays is a must
- Confident and effective communication skills - interpersonal, written, and verbal
- Excellent organizational and time management skills. Must be able to multi-task and meet required deadlines
- Experience working in a sports environment
- Ability to use Microsoft Office
- Ability to use Adobe InDesign considered a plus

**WHAT WE OFFER TO YOU**
- Commitment to our team - we want you to succeed
- Ongoing, hands-on training to help you develop your skills
- A unique employment experience working for the only MLB team in Canada**Schedule**: Part Time

**Shift**: Variable

**Length of Contract**: 8 Months

**Work Location**:1 Blue Jays Way (210), Toronto, ON

**Travel Requirements**: Up to 10%

**Posting Category/Function**:Student/New Grad & Summer student

**Requisition ID**: 225392

Posting Notes: Rogers Sports & Media