Photo Editor (Seasonal)

MLB Photos is looking for a detail-oriented individual to work as a part-time photo editor to edit, caption, and managing photographic content from games, events, and the historical archive. This role works closely with MLB photographers, internal departments, and clubs to ensure timely, accurate, and high-quality photo delivery across platforms. The Seasonal Part-Time Photo Editor would need to be able to work at night, the weekends, and some holidays.

Responsibilities

• Edit, crop, and color-correct images transmitted by MLB photographers from games and league events
• Write accurate, detailed captions and upload imagery to the Major League Baseball photo archive on PhotoShelter and Getty Images
• Manage incoming photo requests from internal MLB departments and MLB clubs during nights and weekends, ensuring timely delivery and accuracy
• Fulfill photo research requests for editorial projects and departmental needs using MLB's internal archives and wire services as appropriate Complete photo research requests
• - Use MLB's archive resources and wire services, where appropriate, to fulfill photo research requests for editorial projects and other department and club needs.
• Crop, tone, caption, and preserve historical imagery for the Major League Baseball archive, maintaining consistency and archival standards.

Qualifications & Skills

• Detail-oriented individual who thrives in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments
• Expert proficiency in Adobe Photoshop, Photo Mechanic, PhotoShelter, Asana, and Airtable
• Demonstrated experience writing accurate photo captions using AP style
• Familiarity with wire services, including AP and Getty Images, for photo sourcing and research
• Strong knowledge of baseball, including MLB teams, players, and league structure
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a proven ability to collaborate effectively within a team
• Strong time-management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple deadlines simultaneously

Pay Range: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour

The actual offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your work experience, education, skills, and any other factors MLB considers relevant to the hiring decision.

Why MLB?

Major League Baseball (MLB) is the most historic of the major professional sports leagues in the United States and Canada. Employees love working at MLB because of the culture of growth, teamwork, and professionalism. Employees who are most successful at MLB take initiative, know how to identify problems and provide solutions, and always put the Team first. For those ready to step up to the plate and join the major leagues, MLB takes the same approach as teams do with their players: empowering our "workforce athletes" to be at their best by engineering experiences that put employees in the best position to succeed. Major League Baseball is looking for candidates who are passionate about growing America's pastime to best serve its fans for decades to come.

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