SUMMARY
The NHL Stats & Information team provides support in the development and execution of editorial and statistical content for internal and external stakeholders (Rightsholders, Member Clubs, NHL Executives, fans and media) and maintains the accuracy of League statistics.
The Coordinator, In-Game Communications is an integral part of the NHL Stats & Information team, supporting the NHL Communications department during the in-game window. The main responsibilities of the Coordinator, In-Game Communications include running social media accounts as well as writing and editing editorial content.
This is a remote role with varying hours (often working until approximately 2 a.m. ET) and shifts (including weekends and holidays). The ability to work unsupervised is essential, as is a comfort with working on deadline. Only applicants eligible to work in Canada will be considered.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Work as part of a dynamic in-game team with multiple responsibilities that include contributing to the League’s public relations accounts (@NHLPR) as well as writing and distributing editorial content and statistical research.
- Use pre-produced Photoshop templates to create graphics for the League’s social media platforms and NHL.com, while working in unison with members of the NHL Social Media team.
- Identify storylines for the NHL Morning Skate, a daily publication that pulls together the NHL’s top editorial moments and highlights in a succinct, compelling manner for media, Rightsholders, Member Clubs, League executives and fans.
- Assist with PR monitoring during the in-game window and notifying senior executives of stories and incidents that break of which they should be aware.
QUALIFICATIONS
The ideal Coordinator, In-Game Communications is:
- A proficient writer who can work under deadline pressure
- Attentive to details (accuracy is key)
- Passionate and knowledgeable about hockey
- Able to adapt to an established writing style
- An effective communicator
- A strong editor
- A creative thinker (regarding storylines and copy)
- Organized
- A self-starter
- Resourceful
- Able to multi-task
- Prepared and able to work a varied schedule based around the League’s game schedule and seasonal calendar (this will almost exclusively be evenings, weekends and holidays)
The Coordinator, In-Game Communications should also:
- Know where to find basic statistics pertaining to NHL players and teams
- Be able to identify research opportunities while examining box scores, watching hockey broadcasts and following online conversation revolving around players and games
- Have a high comfort level working professionally in a virtual setting
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
- Successful completion of post-secondary education
- Experience running social media accounts and using publishing tools is essential
- Ability to use Adobe Photoshop is essential
- Experience working in an in-game or other live-entertainment environment is an asset
LANGUAGE SKILLS
- Excellent command of written and spoken English
- Proficiency in French a plus
REASONING ABILITY
- Ability to anticipate and spot developing problems and alert the appropriate people
- Ability to react in real-time to changing priorities and storylines a must
OTHER SKILLS
- Advanced technical skills with computer databases, photo or video editing software a plus
We thank all applicants for their interest in this opportunity however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
No phone calls, emails, or recruitment agency inquiries. Candidate application receipt confirmations and/or recruitment status update inquiries will not be provided.
The National Hockey League is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as an individual with a disability, or any other legally protected characteristic. The NHL welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
