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 to celebrate fans of every race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, and socio-economic status.

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 – and inclusion belongs on the ice, in the locker rooms, boardrooms and stands.

WHAT WE EXPECT OF YOU

SUMMARY

The Production Assistant is a seasonal temporary full-time position for NHL Entertainment & Game Presentation department that provides day-to-day support on both in-office and on-site duties related to NHL tentpole events for the 2024-2025 winter season.

This temporary position will begin October 2024 and conclude in March 2025. While this position is based out of the NHL's NYC office, it will require travel within the United States and Canada.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Support the Entertainment & Game Presentation team in-office and on-site at tentpole events.
Perform administrative tasks, including scheduling meetings, taking notes, developing agendas, managing production schedules, and organizing team members.
Support the Production Manager with all operational items related to tentpole events such as contracting, completing department order forms, managing travel requests, budgeting, and invoice processing.
Assist the Producer with preparing and distributing event documents such as event timing sheets, rundowns, scripts, and broadcast overviews.
Contribute to the development and coordination of game scripts, promotional content, graphic package concepts, and fan engagement activities.
Support the team in preparing and executing in-game promotions, contests, and on-camera segments with talent.
Demonstrate a strong grasp of current pop culture trends and effectively incorporate them into engaging entertainment elements.
Provide on-site support with talent management, prop procurement, outfitting, ticket distribution, etc.
Other Entertainment-related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge Areas/Experience

Required

1-2 years of experience in live events, preferably in the sports & entertainment industry
Strong understanding of live event production, multimedia technology, and fan engagement strategies.

Preferred

Previous experience in event coordination, entertainment, or a related field is a plus.
Passion for hockey and a strong knowledge of the NHL and our 32 clubs.

Education/Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Sports Management, or a related field.

Required Skills

Self-starter with enthusiasm, creativity and ability to work effectively in a publicly visible, high pressure, and deadline-oriented environment.
Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.
High ethical standards, integrity and strong sense of confidentiality; excellent interpersonal and leadership skills
Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse teams and stakeholders.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
Ability to work long hours, including weekends and holidays, as well as travel to host event cities within the United States and Canada.
Ability to lift 25+ pounds and stand for extended periods; tolerate loud music, bright lights, pyrotechnics, and other arena conditions.

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 whichhelps 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:

$30/HR

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.