Communications Assistant

Rockford IceHogs; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 1,705,000 - 2,428,000; Part time

Job summary

The Rockford IceHogs are seeking a Communications Assistant to support outbound communications, including IceHogs TV/radio broadcasts, social media coverage and media relations on game nights.

The role will produce written and visual content to tell the IceHogs stories to the Rockford community, collaborating with the Hockey Communications & Broadcasting Manager and the Digital Content Coordinator on web, social media and external media coverage.

Responsibilities

• Produce written content for IceHogs.com such as feature stories, previews, recaps, and weekly newsletters.
• Provide support for IceHogs social media channels on game nights.
• On-air opportunities for game day and non-game day.
• Produce and edit game preview video.
• Assist with game notes creation and media credential distribution.
• Work remotely on road games to assist gameday media coverage.
• Prepare media areas with materials before home games.
• Assist in maintaining relationships with local media.
• Support community efforts during the week.

Job description

Job Title Communications Assistant Department Broadcast Reports To Manager Communications & Broadcasting Location Rockford IceHogs Office Hours Up to 34 hours per week Schedule varies based on the event and game schedule including evenings weekends and holidays as needed Duration 2026 27 NHL Season September through April Status Part Time Seasonal Direct Reports None Compensation 1500 per hour The Rockford IceHogs are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity at all levels All individuals regardless of personal characteristics are encouraged to apply All qualified applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender race religion or religious creed color gender identity gender expression national origin ancestry physical or mental disability medical condition marital status registered domestic partner status age sexual orientation military or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal state local law ordinance or regulation and will not be discriminated against on these bases We are committed to providing reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities

Role Summary

The Communications Assistant will have a significant impact on the outbound communications of the Rockford IceHogs The selected candidate will support the IceHogs TVradio broadcast content creation social media coverage and media relations on game nights Throughout the week the role will produce written and visual content to introduce the stories of the IceHogs to the Rockford community The Communications Assistant will work closely with the Hockey Communications & Broadcasting Manager and the Digital Content Coordinator to provide web social media and external media coverage for the team

Primary Responsibilities

• Produce written content for IceHogscom such as feature stories previews recaps weekly newsletters and other releasesProvide support for IceHogs social media channels on game nightsOn air opportunities for game day and non game dayProduce and edit game preview videoAssist with the production and distribution of game notes and other hockey communicationsWork remotely on road games to assist in gameday media coverage such as writing recaps and clipping highlightsPrepare media areas with proper materials prior to home gamesAssist in managing the creation and distribution of media credentials prior to home gamesMaintain relationships with Rockford and Chicago media membersAssist with community efforts during the week

The Team

The Rockford IceHogs founded in 1999 and members of the American Hockey League AHL is a premier organization and primary development affiliate of the Chicago Blackhawks Located in Rockford IL the Team calls the newly renovated BMO Center its home and offices in downtown Rockford 401 E State Street As the longest running professional sports team in Rockford the organization has developed a passionate local fan base and has set multiple attendance records over the years while establishing a strong community presence The Rockford IceHogs goal is to continue providing exceptional fan experiences elevating fan attendance making a substantial impact in the community and continuing their commitment to developing exceptional talent