Digital Video Editor, Night

National Hockey League (NHL)

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Job Position(s): Digital Video Editor, Night
Project Type: Various Projects
Job Date: Full Time
Compensation: Paid - Salary
Union Status: Non-Union

 

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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 schedule for this position is Nights, Weekends, and Holidays.

This position focuses on identifying, creating, distributing, and publishing content to the NHL’s digital platforms. As the demand for content on the NHL’s social platforms continues to grow, this is your opportunity to grow with us in a fast-paced, innovative, and collaborative environment, reaching our fans around the globe.

The ideal candidate is a digital expert who knows all the latest trends, how to create content for all digital platforms, and is obsessed with analytics. Not only do they understand Desktop, Mobile, and YouTube, but they understand how to create content about the game of hockey, the NHL’s players and teams, statistics, and history around the game while maintaining a brand voice.

Lastly, this candidate has their finger on the pulse of the NHL and spends their free time immersing themselves in podcasts, and message boards or consuming short and long-form content about the NHL.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Developing new content franchises with the Video Content Creation team for long-form content, short-form content, live content, and Shorts content
  • Making data-based decisions to optimize and maintain the NHL’s digital platforms
  • Monitoring platform trends and brand health to make content decisions for the NHL’s digital platforms
  • Developing SEO strategy for titles and descriptions
  • Developing thumbnail packages to increase Click-Through Rates and Impressions
  • Finding new ways to engage with the NHL’s community in the YouTube Community feed
  • Management and upkeep of presence in Google OneBox
QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge Areas/Experience
Required
  • Experience producing and editing video content for digital platforms, particularly YouTube
  • Proven ability to develop and produce video over mobile, digital, and linear platforms
  • Proven track record in improving the quality and quantity of website traffic to a website or a web page from search engines by using industry-standard SEO practices
  • A creative portfolio of proven work with a capacity to generate new revenue and put into practice new concepts
  • Expertise in creating diverse video formats, from linear programming to digital storytelling
  • Track record of success in experimental environments

Required Skills
  • Outstanding editorial judgment and creative abilities
  • Ability to think outside the box, innovate, and lead the team through testing and learning
  • Superior leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
  • 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
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:
$70-75K
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.

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