National Hockey League (NHL) is hiring: Editor, Vertical Video Platforms in New

Overview

Editor, Vertical Video Platforms role at the National Hockey League (NHL). This position on the NHL Social Media team manages day-to-day vertical video content ideation, creation and publishing strategy. The ideal candidate is an innovative vertical video content creator ingrained in the latest platform trends and best practices. This is a unique opportunity to work in a collaborative and fast-paced environment - reaching millions of hockey fans around the globe with sharp video editing, witty copywriting and trend-savvy creativity.

Responsibilities

• Ideate, create and publish video content for the NHL’s social media channels, with a heavy emphasis on TikTok, Snapchat and Reels
• Monitor performance of posts to inform publishing and content strategies and identify attributes that lead to successful posts
• Collaborate with internal departments to identify opportunities for content that can be optimized into a format that fits the platform
• Monitor sports leagues, teams, broadcaster and athlete accounts to identify trends, best practices, new audiences, new collaborations and new ideas

Qualifications

Required

• 1-3 years of social media content production experience
• Thorough understanding of the TikTok landscape and TikTok-specific strategies including social trends, viral sounds, pop culture and other new and emerging platforms
• Possesses copywriting and community management skills

Preferred

• Experience shooting video content is a bonus but not necessary
• Someone who is a self-starter that can keep themselves motivated to work independently

Education/Certifications

• BA preferred

Required Skills

• Experience with video editing tools including, but not limited to Adobe Premiere, CapCut, ClipPro and iPhone editing apps and has the editing chops to make the traditionally horizontal shot game of hockey and bring it to life vertically
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel and PowerPoint
• Highly developed verbal and written communication skills with the ability to influence at leadership levels
• Demonstrable proficiency in data analysis and assessment abilities
• Highly organized, attention to details and strong follow-through
• A positive energetic attitude

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Accountability
• Adaptability
• Communication
• Critical Thinking
• Inclusion
• Professionalism
• Teamwork & Collaboration

Benefits

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: $65-70K

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 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.

Job details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing

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