About The National Hockey League
Founded in 1917, the National Hockey League (NHL®) is the premier professional ice hockey league in the world and 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 share our philosophy that Hockey is for Everyone.
Summary
NHL Productions Digital team seeks a senior‑level multimedia editor/producer to craft compelling stories across platforms. This role blends creative vision, hands‑on editing, and platform‑specific storytelling to reach fans via long‑form YouTube series and fast‑moving social content.
The ideal candidate is a modern multimedia creator with a strong editorial voice, deep understanding of digital culture, and the ability to shape narratives that travel. You should be comfortable cutting long‑form features and short‑form social pieces, turning raw ideas into polished, fan‑first experiences, and you should be passionate about hockey, understanding players, storylines, history and culture.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
- Edit digital‑first content across long‑form, short‑form, and vertical video formats; manage projects from concept through delivery, including editing, producing, writing, shooting, and post‑production.
- Ideate, develop, and produce athlete‑driven, lifestyle‑focused, and behind‑the‑scenes storytelling that connects with fans.
- Edit and deliver promos, trailers, weekly programming, sponsored content, and core NHL Digital features.
- Edit and produce on‑site content at major NHL tentpole events (Winter Classic, All‑Star, Stadium Series, etc.).
- Create and edit static/motion graphics for use in long and short‑form features.
- Use data and platform insights to shape and evolve the NHL’s YouTube strategy.
- Demonstrate strong hockey knowledge—players, teams, storylines, and league culture.
- Maintain digital fluency—current trends, platform behaviors, and optimization strategies.
- Work effectively in a fast‑paced, reactive environment where priorities and deadlines shift quickly.
- Create content that feels authentically NHL and aligns with the league’s core creative standards.
Qualifications
Required Features
- A sample reel/links of your work is required; applications without reel/sample work/links will not be considered.
- 5–7+ years of experience editing and producing multimedia content.
- Experience contributing to YouTube channel strategy for a sports brand or media organization.
- Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, especially Premiere and Photoshop.
- Strong understanding of video formats, compression, and media management.
- Experience working on deadline‑driven digital and social content.
Preferred Experience
- After Effects and motion graphics experience strongly preferred.
- Experience operating video cameras and lighting equipment for on‑site production is a plus.
Required Skills
- Excellent organizational and project‑management skills; ability to independently research and develop projects.
- Strong communication skills and ability to execute feedback effectively.
- Willingness to work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, holidays, and travel as required by the NHL calendar.
- Must be willing to travel.
CORE COMPETENCIES
- Accountability
- Adaptability
- Communication
- Critical Thinking
- Inclusion
- Professionalism
- Teamwork & Collaboration
Benefits
- Time to Recharge: Paid Time Off (PTO) includes paid holidays, vacation, personal and sick days, plus an extra day off for your birthday.
- Health Benefits: Comprehensive health benefits effective the first day of employment, with subsidized costs.
- Employee Assistance Program: Access to confidential mental, physical, and financial health resources.
- Childcare Leave: Up to 12 weeks paid leave for primary caregivers; up to 6 weeks for non‑primary caregivers.
- Retirement: NHL’s Savings Plan (401(k) with pre‑tax and Roth options) and employer contributions.
- Hybrid Work Schedule: Flexibility to balance work/life priorities.
- Commuting: Pre‑tax commuter benefit plan.
- Partner Rates: Exclusive pricing on travel, consumer goods and services, and the NHL Store.
- Life at the NHL: Opportunities to join employee groups, partake in fitness activities, and engage in community culture.
Salary Range
$102-107K
Equal Opportunity Employer
The NHL is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will be considered 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.
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