The Frisco RoughRiders (Double-A, Texas Rangers) are accepting applications for a Broadcasting & Media Relations Assistant.

 
 About the position:

 

The Frisco RoughRiders are the Double-A affiliate of the Texas Rangers and are located in Frisco, Texas (about 25 miles north of downtown Dallas) within the largest media market in Minor League Baseball. As a broadcast and media relations assistant, the candidate will report to Zach Bigley (Manager of media development/broadcaster) and be an integral part of the RoughRiders marketing team. The best candidate will have a passion for creating an excellent product on and off the air, a drive to succeed and a comfortability with working in a fast-paced, team-based environment.
 
Communications duties:

·         Assist with the media relations responsibilities of the club, including facilitating interviews and working with the media, writing and updating the team’s media guide, blog and website, etc.

·         Compile daily stat packs for media and team personnel

·         Assist with writing, video and graphic design tasks for team publications, website, social media, etc.

·         Cutting and logging highlights/footage

·         Write game recap stories and press releases

·         Other media relations and marketing responsibilities as needed

Broadcasting duties:

·         Play-by-play and commentary for home games and select road games as No. 2 broadcaster

·         Host radio pregame and postgame shows for home games and select road games

·          Conduct interviews for the pregame show, video content, written content, etc.

·         Record and edit video stand-ups for social media content

·         Standup and editing of Homestand Preview Videos

·         Series Preview Press Releases

·         Series Preview on Blog

·         Writing stories, updating bios for Weekly Game Program

Qualifications:

·         At least one season of media relations/communications/broadcasting experience in affiliated professional baseball preferred

·         Strong writing skills

·         Experience working or proficiency in MiLB’s Forge, Microsoft Word, Excel, Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, Audition and Premiere preferred

·         Experience with graphic design, video editing and social media

·          Love and understanding of baseball

·          Positive attitude and willingness to learn

·         Resume and Cover Letter

·         Uncut audio samples with links provided in Cover Letter (Play-by-play and interview preferred; Pre-/Post-game scoreboard, studio segment or highlights encouraged)

·         At least two writing samples (At least one game recap story and one feature story)

·         Other examples of work that demonstrate the applicant’s qualifications (graphic design, video work – both editing or on-camera, etc.) 

·         What stood out to you about the Frisco RoughRiders?

·         What do you think you can help the Frisco RoughRiders improve on in 2026?

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We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.