Position Overview
The MLB Gaming & VR group drives the development, publishing, and licensing of Video Game and VR products for Major League Baseball. Located in the MLB Headquarters in New York City, the Coordinator, Business Development will collaborate with internal groups, licensing, and retail partners to assist in managing the current business and assist in generating new revenue opportunities for the MLB Games and VR group. Reporting to the Product Manager, Games & VR, the Coordinator, Business Development is a hands-on role that will support the strategy, planning, and execution of new business opportunities for Major League Baseball.
Essential Functions
- Work with internal and external marketing teams to support specific business functions on key licensed products.
- Support the day-to-day contract process to assist Business Development efforts.
- Manage day-to-day communications with current and prospective license partners.
- Support retail and digital channel efforts relating to MLB The Show annual video game releases
- Assist in qualifying new business revenue generating opportunities for the Games and VR group
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Qualifications and Skills
- 2-4 or more years of relevant experience in B2B setting with focus on interactive entertainment is preferred
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Communications, or equivalent field [Advanced degree or certification(s) is a plus.]
- Proven track record of managing project timelines
- Experience with highly sensitive or confidential information
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Familiarity and affinity with the video game industry
- An understanding and appreciation of the history and culture of the sport of baseball
Per the NYC pay transparency law, the hiring range for this position is $62,500 - $67,500
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.
MLB’s vision is to be the global sport of choice for youth to play, fans of all backgrounds to enjoy and a desired destination for employment. With a belief that the journey to growth and greatness is ongoing, MLB gives employees the opportunity to continue learning and honing their skills with programs such as: tuition reimbursement; mentorship programs; lunch and learns; online course subscriptions; paid industry certifications; business resource groups; and more.
MLB provides its employees with exceptional medical, dental, and vision coverage. Premiums are 100% employer covered to help employees focus on being their best!
Major League Baseball is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.
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