ABOUT THE NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE
Founded in 1917, the National Hockey League (NHL®) is the premier professional ice hockey league in the world and is one of the major professional sports leagues in the United States and Canada.
With more than 1500 employees across the US and Canada, the NHL is a global sports and entertainment organization committed to building healthy and vibrant communities using the sport of hockey. At the NHL, we are looking for dynamic, energetic and impactful individuals who are committed to doing the same by sharing in our philosophy that Hockey is for Everyone.
WHAT WE EXPECT OF YOU
SUMMARY
The NHL Productions Digital group is seeking a versatile production assistant to support the various aspects of content creation. You'll be responsible for assisting with the planning, coordination, and execution of digital video projects, ensuring they are delivered on time and to the NHL standard. This may involve conducting research, logging, tagging and editing highlights, organizing project files, and providing creative input.
The ideal candidate is a multimedia expert who knows all the latest trends, how to create long/short-form content for all digital platforms, including YouTube, and has an interest in the performance analytics for that content. Candidates should possess strong creativity and innovative problem-solving skills that will be valuable in generating new ideas, brainstorming content concepts, and finding creative ways to engage the audience.
Lastly, this candidate has their finger on the pulse of the NHL and possesses a confident knowledge of current NHL news, trends, players, teams, and its history. Candidates are expected to understand how to create content for the game of hockey and its fans while maintaining the NHL’s brand voice.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Responsible for logging, creating, and maintaining well-structured season-long projects
- Editing 16x9 thematic video compilations and 9x16 verticals using Adobe Premiere and WSC Clipro and have a working knowledge of Adobe Photoshop
- Media managing and syndicating video files, ensuring that they are delivered on time, organized appropriately and backed up regularly
- Conducting research and providing creative input
- Monitoring sports leagues, teams, broadcasters, and athlete accounts to identify trends, best practices, new audiences, new collaborations, and new ideas
- Assisting in SEO strategy for titles and descriptions
- Finding new ways to engage with the NHL's community in the YouTube Community feed
QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge Areas/Experience
Required
- Passionate about the game of hockey, the storylines surrounding its players, coaches, teams, rules, standings, and history of the league, as well as an understanding of hockey stats and analytics
- Ability to work in a deadline-drive, fast-paced environment while handling critical tasks in a composed and timely manner
- Experience producing and editing video content for digital platforms, particularly YouTube using Adobe Premiere and Photoshop
- Strong knowledge of video formats, compression and media management
- Experience operating video camera and lighting equipment for on-site production and content gathering
- Outstanding editorial judgment, creative abilities, communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to think outside the box, adapt on-the-fly, and assist the team through testing and learning
- Desire to work in a fast pace, 24/7 sports environment
- Must be able to work holidays, weekends, overnights, and extended hours as part of the larger digital video news team, as deadlines require
- Travel may be required
Required Skills
- Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel and PowerPoint
- Excellent organizational and project management skills; ability to independently research projects
- A positive energetic attitude
CORE COMPETENCIES
These core competencies reflect the underlying values that are necessary to represent the National Hockey League:
- Accountability
- Adaptability
- Communication
- Critical Thinking
- Inclusion
- Professionalism
- Teamwork & Collaboration
The NHL offers U.S. regular, full-time employees:
Time to Recharge: Utilize our generous Paid Time Off (PTO) to focus on your well-being and ensure a healthy work/life balance. PTO includes paid holidays, vacation, personal and sick days, plus an extra day off for your birthday.
Ability to Focus on your Health: Along with competitive salaries, the NHL offers comprehensive health benefits to employees and their eligible dependents effective on their first day with us – there is no waiting period. The NHL subsidizes a large portion of the health benefits costs, therefore your cost for medical, dental and vision coverage is minimal.
We also offer our employees and members of their household access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to support mental, physical, and financial health. In addition, employees have access to a digital wellness resource designed to improve health and happiness through courses in sleep, movement, and focus. These services are confidential and at no-cost to our employees.
Childcare Leave: Because your family is the NHL family, employees are offered comprehensive Childcare Leave to welcome your new addition. The primary caregiver to the child is entitled to up to 12 weeks of paid Childcare Leave, at full pay, following the birth, adoption, or placement of a child.
Employees that are not the primary caregiver to the child are entitled to up to 6 weeks of paid Childcare Leave, at full pay, which must be taken within the first 6 months following the birth, adoption, or placement of a child.
Confidence in your Retirement Goals: Participate in the NHL’s Savings Plan which includes a 401K (pre-tax and Roth options) plus non-elective (employer) contributions to keep your retirement goals on track.
A Hybrid Work Schedule: The NHL recognizes the value of flexibility in work locations/schedules to help our employees balance work/life priorities. Hybrid work schedules are available for a majority of our roles.
Our New Headquarters: Our new, state of the art, offices are located at One Manhattan West in Hudson Yards. When you’re in the office, you can conduct meetings in one of our high-tech conference rooms, have lunch with a view or play in the game room. Employees can also enjoy New York’s newest neighborhood that is home to more than 100 shops, culinary experiences, and public artwork.
A Savings for Commuting: Participate in the NHL’s pre-tax commuter benefit plan which helps offset the financial cost of traveling to and from our office.
NHL Partner Rates: Unlock exclusive pricing from our Partners that include savings on travel, consumer goods and services, plus the NHL Store.
Life at the NHL: In your first few days, you meet with your new teammates and the HR Team. You have the opportunity to learn more about the NHL and our workplace culture. Employees are invited to play hockey during our Tuesday Night Skate at Chelsea Piers, join our Employee Resource Groups and more. You are a part of our team and we encourage you to be your authentic self, adding to our dynamic workplace culture.
SALARY RANGE:
$55-60K
Actual base pay for a successful candidate will be determined based on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to: experience/training, market demands, and geographic location.
When applying, please be sure to include a cover letter with your salary expectations for this role. We thank all applicants for their interest in this opportunity, however only qualified candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. NO EMAILS OR PHONE CALLS PLEASE.
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.
