If you are driven to deliver exceptional fan experiences that are beyond anything possible elsewhere and interested in working alongside a team of innovators and enthusiastic over-achievers, you will enjoy working with us!

The Atlanta Braves Trainee Program is designed for applicants who are interested in beginning a career in professional sports. Each year, the program hires individuals from around the nation with diverse backgrounds who are ambitious, intelligent and creative candidates to work in a department from January to November. This opportunity provides valuable experience in the day-to-day operations of a professional sports franchise, and it not only gives the opportunity to work in a Front Office environment, but also to build a network with those in the sports industry who can provide guidance, advice, and possible connections for job opportunities upon completion of the program.

Trainees are expected to work 37.5 hours per week and may have additional game day responsibilities, depending on department and assignments. The individuals who participate in this program are non-exempt, paid hourly, eligible for overtime, and are benefit-eligible after 60 days (medical, dental, vision).

POSITION OVERVIEW:

The Production Trainee will report to the Director, Production. This Trainee will work with BravesVision, the production arm of the Atlanta Braves, to edit videos, conduct shoots, gather b-roll and contribute in all areas of our content creation process as well as live event production. This highly creative person will bring ideas to the table and see them through the entire production process to completion. This position will also support non-baseball events in both Truist Park and The Battery Atlanta.

KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY:

• Assist full-time production staff in daily operations of the Video Production Department
• Perform production assistant duties for all areas of production
• Hands on training in broadcast and sports entertainment production, including live and pre-produced environments

TRAINEE PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS:

• College graduate, Bachelor's or Master's, with a GPA of at least 3.0 at graduation
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work effectively and relate well with individuals of diverse backgrounds and within all levels of the company
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
• Customer service oriented
• Excellent executive presence
• Must complete a background check

ADDITIONAL POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• College graduate with courses taken related to broadcast and television production
• Must have knowledge in digital design including video editing and audio production to be able to tell a story through high end content
  • Produces shoots and edits video content
  • Ability to develop compelling multimedia packages thru the use of broadcast equipment such as DSLR cameras and Adobe Creative Cloud products (Premiere, Photoshop and After Effects)
• Experience operating a variety of audio equipment, including boom mics, lavalier mics, etc.
• Ability to craft and write narrative video scripts and storyboard concepts for in-game videos
• Must have a passion for sports and multimedia storytelling
• A strong team player with a positive attitude
• Possesses a creative, organized, responsible, and collaborative mindset, and you thrive in a fast-paced environment while communicating progress.
• Ability to multi-task and work independently
• Strong work ethic and a willingness to learn
• Ability to work extended or irregular hours, including nights, weekends and holidays; including all Braves home games
• Ability to lift 35-50lbs of equipment on a daily basis to perform job.
• Own transportation and be able to travel
• Knowledge of the Atlanta Braves and team history is preferred

The Atlanta National League Baseball Club, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. A diverse workforce representing varied backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences is key to delivering on our business promise to our fans and the communities we serve. All qualified candidates are welcome to apply.

If you are disabled as defined by the Americans With Disabilities Act and require a reasonable accommodation in order to complete your online application, including making a change to the application process, please contact our Human Resources team at PeopleCapital@braves.com

Effective January 10, 2022, the Atlanta Braves will require all US-based employees in the Scouting and Player Development departments to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment and provide proof of such vaccination prior to the commencement of employment. Employees in all other departments are not required but are strongly encouraged to be fully vaccinated, and we do require a vaccine to participate in certain activities and to obtain a premium reduction for our health benefit plans. Employees choosing not to obtain a vaccine will be notified of any limitations on their work activities if applicable. Requests for reasonable accommodations should be directed to Peoplecapital@braves.com.