COMPANY BACKGROUND
The Reno Aces, Triple-A affiliate of the Arizona Diamondbacks, is Northern Nevada’s premier professional sports organization. Located at the base of the Sierra Nevada mountains in the heart of downtown Reno, the Aces boast excellence on and off the field. A two-time Pacific Coast League champion (2012 and 2022), the club set a new franchise record in wins in 2023 while being supported by an outstanding fan base, with more than 350,000 total fans each of the last four seasons.
COMPANY VALUES
HOME means Nevada and the Reno Aces pride themselves on the values of Honesty, Opportunity, Memories, and Energy. We are looking to welcome talented individuals who share the organization’s core values and are looking to explore professional growth opportunities in the sports industry.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Coordinator, Communications & Sideline Reporter owns the development and execution of communications and storytelling across written, digital, and broadcast channels. This role produces streamlined, story-driven game notes and timely baseball content, develops player and team features, and serves as a sideline reporter during Reno Aces home broadcasts. Working in collaboration with the Communications Manager and content team, the Coordinator identifies compelling stories and brings them to life for fans and media throughout the season.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
- Own the creation and distribution of concise, modern game notes that reduces repetitive material for home and away games, prioritizing key storylines, relevant statistics, player milestones, and roster updates.
- Write, publish, and distribute game recaps, series previews, player features, interviews, and other original baseball content across team platforms.
- Serve as sideline reporter on Aces home broadcasts, delivering live updates, player and coach interviews, and relevant in-game stories; prepare reporting topics and interview questions in advance.
- Proactively identify, pitch, and execute compelling player, team, and community stories, collaborating with digital and social teams to adapt them into short-form video, social posts, and other fan-facing content.
- Own the preparation and distribution of game-day media materials, including rosters, statistical information, and other timely updates.
- Identify and develop relationships with emerging and nontraditional media outlets to expand the Aces reach throughout Northern Nevada.
- Manage assigned press-box communications responsibilities during all 75 home games, ensuring accurate information and timely delivery to media and broadcast partners.
- Coordinate assigned communications needs with baseball operations and marketing teams, taking responsibility for execution and follow-through.
- Other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Positive attitude and willingness to learn.
- Proven track record of hitting deadlines.
- Strong writing background with exceptional communication skills.
- Robust knowledge of baseball statistics, trends, and rules.
- Sound attention to detail and detailed organizational skills.
- Highly proficient in Adobe Creative Suite, especially Adobe InDesign.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Microsoft Word & Excel), Google Sheets & Docs, and Dropbox.
- Highly skilled AP writing skills, including press releases, recaps, previews, and features.
- Ability to work all Aces home games (75) as well as assisting with coverage of away games.
- Knowledge of MLB Okta (MLB Reference Tool & Forge), Sports Info Solutions, and Baseball Reference is a plus.
- Experience in various press box roles such as Trackman and stat inputting is a plus.
- Spanish-speaking is a plus.
- Completion of a satisfactory background check.
PERKS
- Complimentary tickets to games and events held at Greater Nevada Field
- Generous employee gear kits
- Retail and Food discounts
WORK ENVIRONMENT
- Fast-paced work environment with non-traditional hours during the baseball season
- Work within a collaborative department that works with all facets of the organization
- Minimal travel required
- Must be able to work holidays, nights, and weekends as required
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Must be able to lift and carry up to 30 pounds.
- Must be able to talk, listen, and communicate clearly through multiple communications platforms daily.
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.