2025 Affiliate Video and Technology Associate

DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW:

Members of the Baseball Technology Team at the Boston Red Sox are focused on collecting and delivering high quality video and data for the Baseball Operations staff. The data and video we collect and deliver are an integral part of the decision-making process and are directly integrated in the workflows of several key departments within Baseball Operations, and provide an efficient, consistent, and accessible experience when interacting with our internal data sources and applications.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

The Affiliate Video & Technology Associate will be a member of the Baseball Technology team embedded in the Player Development department and is responsible for managing video and data collection at their assigned affiliate. The position requires operating multiple technologies including BATS, Trackman, Edgertronic, Hawkeye, Blast, and Kinatrax daily. The position oversees the accurate collection and delivery of video and data in a fast-paced environment while collaborating closely with the coaching staff, coordinators, and members of the Player Development, Baseball Systems, and Analytics departments. The position contributes to a cutting-edge development environment while gaining exposure to multiple facets of Player Development. Candidates must be available to work each home and away game throughout the duration of the season (and playoffs, if applicable), including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Potential Locations: Worcester, Massachusetts; Portland, Maine; Greenville, South Carolina; Salem, Virginia

Position Timeline: February 2025 – October 2025

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Collect game and non-game video by setting up multiple cameras and using BATS video software.
• Organize and distribute game video and performance reports to players and staff.
• Assist in the creation and distribution of advance scouting materials, working closely with the affiliate staff to optimize game preparation
• Operate and maintain various technology used at affiliates such as Blast, Rapsodo, Trackman, Hawkeye, Kinatrax, and Edgertronic cameras.
• Work with affiliate Trackman and Kinatrax operators to ensure accurate tagging, data distribution, and troubleshooting of issues.
• Travel with the team and manage the transportation of necessary technology. 

COMPETENCIES

• Identify, analyze, and solve problems in a process-oriented manner thinking critically and strategically.
• Ability to multitask in stressful situations.
• Work effectively with others and communicate in a structured and organized manner.
• Decipher between tasks based on their urgency and focus on the highest leverage priorities.
• High level of attention to detail and proactivity in relation to our processes and organizational workflows.
• Demonstrate a working knowledge of modern baseball metrics and contemporary player development practices.
• Ability to develop proficiency with cutting-edge technology within and outside of baseball.
• Developing ability to interact with data, analytics and predictive models to support departmental requests.
• Commitment to personal and professional growth with the humility to learn and adapt.

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Demonstrated ability to operate baseball technology is a plus, but not required.
• Demonstrated ability to operate video technology (BATS, Synergy, Edgertronic) is a plus, but not required.
• Fluency in Spanish is a plus, but not required.
• Experience with SQL, R, Python is a plus, but not required.
• Experience with video editing software is a plus, but not required




In addition to the above requirements, all roles within Baseball Operations are expected to effectively demonstrate our universal competencies related to problem solving, teamwork, clarity of communication, and time management, along with embodying our culture of honesty, humility, relentlessness, and commitment to DEIB.