By Miguel Rapetti
The board of directors of the New York Mets, which makes up the most expensive roster in the entire Major Leagues, are in search of a new star for the team but this would not be to reinforce their offense or their pitching, but rather a hire to encourage all his fans.
In a job offer recently published on the social network LinkedIn, the Mets began the search for the new characters of Mr. and Mrs. Mets, the team’s mascots who animate the home games day after day at Citi Field in Queens.
According to the job description, they are not only looking for anyone who can wear the Mr. Met suit, but an “enthusiastic individual, full of energy and capable of performing demanding physical activities,” who can wear the suit and who Contribute to continue growing the image of one of the most beloved mascots in all of baseball.
It should be noted that applicants for the position must not only have the intention described above, but also have verifiable experience in being a professional mascot for another team.
Additionally, if you want to take the position, you must meet other parameters that range from participating in planning and strategies with the marketing team, working on average between 20 and 25 administrative hours, between 6 and 24 hours per week with the suit on the field or stands. of Citi Field, be available to work during nights, holidays and weekends and even demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft Office.
Finally, they request that applicants must have the “ability to interact with fans of all ages,” manage budgets and even organize events where the mascot appears in places in New York, as well as create content for social networks and maintain due diligence. costume hygiene.
Without a doubt, it seems like a lot of work for a character who seems to be only tied to wearing the Mr. Met suit, for that reason the board ensures that those who get the job could receive a salary ranging from $67,426 to $89,000 dollars annually.
Those who apply must also attend an audition that will take place on May 15 at a location yet to be confirmed.
The position of Mr. Met is the most important in the field of mascots in MLB teams, since it was implemented as a pioneer in 1964 and since then the rest of the teams dedicated themselves to having an image that encouraged and shared with fans during the season. development of the meetings.
Such was the success of Mr. Met that a few years later they included Mrs. Met to become the unmistakable partner of the most popular mascot in the Major Leagues.
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