About OEG Sports & Entertainment:

OEG Sports & Entertainment delivers North America’s leading sports and entertainment experiences to connect our fans to their passions. Located in the heart of the ICE District, OEG owns the 5-time Stanley Cup Champion Edmonton Oilers, the WHL’s three-time Memorial Cup Champion Edmonton Oil Kings, and the AHL’s Bakersfield Condors. OEG operates Rogers Place, North America’s premier and most technologically advanced sports and entertainment venue. The 18,647 seat, $480 million arena is among the most technologically enabled sports facilities in North America as well as the first LEED Silver-certified NHL Facility in Canada.

Our vision is to be a Global Leader in Sports & Entertainment. Together, we inspire our fans by connecting them to their passions, which is ours as well! We play hard as a team, and with devoted integrity towards our common purpose. We have commitments to innovation and growth, combined with performance excellence that ensures a fair return on investment. We develop our people to be leaders in our industry, and we invest in our communities. Through our world class talent, we strive to WIN. ON and OFF the ICE.

About the Role:

The Manager, Hockey Broadcasting & Media for the Edmonton Oil Kings will have a laser like focus on connecting our passionate fans with their favorite team. From statistics to media notes to the broadcast of our game, this role is an ambassador for the Oil Kings brand like no other. You will be responsible for maintaining and creating relationships with members of Edmonton’s media professionals to help elevate the Oil Kings brand to a higher level.

This position is instrumental in helping the Oil Kings brand deliver “I Remember Moments” and memories to our fans both in the arena and in the community. This is a fast-paced role that is perfect for those with a creative spirit who thrive in both dreaming and doing!

Your Focus in this Role:

Manage all hockey related content and reporting metrics for the Edmonton Oil Kings website (oilkings.ca)
- Contribute written, video and audio content to oilkings.ca
- Traffic and upload content to oilkings.ca
- Provide monthly analytics on website performance / visits
- Act as the point of contact with the Western Hockey League (WHL) on all website matters
Produce all written communications for the Edmonton Oil Kings, including:
- All notices of Media Availability and Press Releases
- Game previews and post-game recaps for all Edmonton Oil Kings games (home and away)
- Conducting and posting all interviews with Edmonton Oil Kings players and coaches
Manage the relationship with the media stations in Edmonton, including:
- Arranging media support throughout the season for theme games
- Managing requested interviews from the media with players and hockey operations staff

Manage all current and historical statistical information of the franchise
- Manage and produce the online roster and bio pages for all Edmonton Oil Kings players and staff
Broadcast all Edmonton Oil Kings games as the play-by-play voice for the team
- Travel with the team to all road games (pre-season, regular season and post-season)
Manage all elements of the broadcast on the iHeart radio platform
- Lead all interactions with Bell Media / iHeart Radio on the reporting and performance of the audio broadcast
Manage the Edmonton Oil Kings YouTube channel
Design and provide content for a unique Game Day Program for every Edmonton Oil Kings home game
Manage the road ticket requests for Edmonton Oil Kings players and their families
Working with OEG People & Culture team to setup a Placement Student to intern on the Oil Kings brand

Who You Are:

You’re a positive person with a customer-centric focus
You’re a self-starter that is excited by autonomy and has a relentless drive to exceed expectations
You’re open-minded and don’t mind adjusting on the fly
You believe in a team-first mentality and you thrive in a collaborative, egoless environment
You’re organized, have a keen eye for detail, and incredible time management skills
You have a talent for building great working relationships at all levels within an organization

Education, Experience and Skills:

Degree or Diploma in Communications, Marketing, Journalism, or Public Relations
1-3 years of experience in a Communications or similar role is required
3-5 years of proven experience in play by play broadcast
Deep knowledge of the game of hockey, including rules and terminology
Excellent verbal communication skills with the ability to articulate hockey games clearly and effectively
Ability to travel via team bus throughout Western Canada and into the United States of America
Strong computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
Positive, energetic and professional attitude
Possess a high level of accuracy and attention to detail
Ability to work independently and under tight deadlines while maintaining excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and tasks simultaneously.
Ability to work with a dynamic group of individuals in many different departments and prioritize tasks
High level of poise and professionalism when dealing with all internal and external stakeholders
Proactive and resourceful with an ability to “make things happen”
Good balance of creative/communications instincts and logical, analytical skills
Ability to work evenings, weekends and holidays as required by event and promotions schedule

What’s in it for you?

100% Employer Paid Benefits + RSP Matching Program
Oilers, Oil Kings, and Live Entertainment Ticket Options
Healthcare and Lifestyle Spending Account Options
On-Site Parking and Transit Allowance
On-Site Gym
Beautiful Office Space located Downtown Edmonton within Rogers Place – with easy access to the LRT!
Social Work Culture + Employee Events

Next Steps:

Thank you for your interest in joining our team! Those moving forward in the process will be contacted by a member of our team.

Stay in Touch!

www.oilkings.ca

Experience

Preferred