Senior Manager, Broadcasting

National Hockey League (NHL); New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO and holidays

Health benefits

401K plan

Hybrid work schedule

Job summary

The National Hockey League seeks a Senior Manager, Broadcasting to coordinate day-to-day operations with national and regional rightsholders, NHL clubs, and internal departments. You will manage information flow, support production and broadcasts, and help implement new broadcast technology while aligning with league objectives.

This role requires strong communication, extensive knowledge of sports TV production, and willingness to travel and work nights/weekends.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of television and/or radio production and operations experience, preferably in sports.
• Ability to carry out detailed instructions and multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to recognize, identify, and mediate conflict amongst multiple parties.
• Strong knowledge of sports television production and operations.
• Candidate must be willing to travel and work nights and weekends, as needed.
• College degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a key department representative and liaison between the thirty-two NHL Clubs and all television and radio rightsholders.
• Support the production operations of rightsholders during the regular season, playoffs and at all League tentpole events.
• Maintain day-to-day relationships with US and Canadian national television production contacts.
• Support NHL Radio rightsholders production plans at NHL games and tentpole events and ensure the daily upload of audio highlights to NHL content platforms.
• Serve as the lone on-site department representative at NHL games while providing production coordination and support.
• Assess rightsholder broadcast equipment placement and camera position setups at NHL games to adhere to broadcast operations standards and guidelines.
• Pre-screen audio acquired by national rightsholders’ wireless microphones and locker room footage in consultation with Club PR directors.
• Make independent decisions to resolve conflicts during critical, time sensitive situations amongst multiple parties while providing detailed communication updates for senior management.
• Monitor and support rightsholder team access requests throughout the season and at League events, assisting Club PR directors with interview logistics.
• Provide rightsholders with information and assets that highlight NHL initiatives throughout the year.
• Manage the daily distribution of NHL content to broadcast rightsholders.
• Assist with the creation and distribution of arena broadcast camera maps throughout the regular season and playoffs.
• Create weekly programming schedule grids and department assignment schedules.
• Coordinate content and arrangements for the annual NHL Broadcast Meetings.
• Create and maintain a portfolio of broadcast talent and best practices.
• Provide quality control support and editorial intervention for NHL broadcasts.
• Other miscellaneous / departmental related duties, as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Multitasking

Organizational skills

Travel flexibility

Conflict resolution

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

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. 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.

Summary

WHAT WE EXPECT OF YOU

The Senior Manager, Broadcasting will fill a significant and strategic role as a liaison providing support to all US and Canadian national and regional broadcast rightsholders, NHL Clubs, and all internal departments. This position will be responsible for providing necessary and detailed information in support of over thirty-five rightsholder relationships and will be tasked managing the day-to-day operational landscape in a productive manner, as well as making recommendations to strengthen those relationships. Responsibilities for the position include building, maintaining, and managing strong relationships with all parties related to television production and operations, content sharing, and integration of new broadcast technology, while ensuring that the integrated NHL departmental business objectives are not only met, but exceeded.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Serve as a key department representative and liaison between the thirty-two NHL Clubs and all television and radio rightsholders.
• Support the production operations of rightsholders during the regular season, playoffs and at all League tentpole events.
• Maintain day-to-day relationships with US and Canadian national television production contacts.
• Support NHL Radio rightsholders production plans at NHL games and tentpole events and ensure the daily upload of audio highlights to NHL content platforms.
• Serve as the lone on-site department representative at NHL games while providing production coordination and support.
• Assess rightsholder broadcast equipment placement and camera position setups at NHL games to adhere to broadcast operations standards and guidelines.
• Pre-screen audio acquired by national rightsholders’ wireless microphones and locker room footage in consultation with Club PR directors.
• Make independent decisions to resolve conflicts during critical, time sensitive situations amongst multiple parties while providing detailed communication updates for senior management.
• Monitor and support rightsholder team access requests throughout the season and at League events, assisting Club PR directors with interview logistics.
• Provide rightsholders with information and assets that highlight NHL initiatives throughout the year.
• Manage the daily distribution of NHL content to broadcast rightsholders.
• Assist with the creation and distribution of arena broadcast camera maps throughout the regular season and playoffs.
• Create weekly programming schedule grids and department assignment schedules.
• Coordinate content and arrangements for the annual NHL Broadcast Meetings.
• Create and maintain a portfolio of broadcast talent and best practices.
• Provide quality control support and editorial intervention for NHL broadcasts.
• Other miscellaneous / departmental related duties, as assigned.

Qualifications

Knowledge Areas/Experience

Required

• 5+ years of television and/or radio production and operations experience, preferably in sports.
• Ability to carry out detailed instructions and multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to recognize, identify, and mediate conflict amongst multiple parties.
• Strong knowledge of sports television production and operations.
• Candidate must be willing to travel and work nights and weekends, as needed.

Preferred

• Strong hockey knowledge a plus.
• Foreign language skills a plus but not necessary.

Education/Certifications

• College degree preferred.

Required Skills

• Highly organized with strong administrative skill set
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel and PowerPoint
• Highly organized, attention to details and strong follow-through
• Highly motivated self-starter with a positive attitude

CORE COMPETENCIES

• 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

• 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

$100-105k

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.