WHL Job Opportunity: Game Night Digital Content Producer

September 9, 2024

POSITION: Part Time – Evenings & Weekends throughout 2024-25 season
REPORTS TO: Director, Communications / Manager, Video & Creative Services
NUMBER OF POSITIONS: Minimum of three (3)
LOCATION: Remote, with on-site assignments upon request

Are you passionate about the Western Hockey League? Do you eat, sleep, breathe and live WHL hockey?

The WHL is looking for dynamic, energetic and passionate Game Night Digital Content Producers, to join the WHL Communications department and produce engaging content in real-time during WHL games. Join the WHL Communications and Content Team as we endeavour to celebrate 22 Clubs across Western Canada and the US Pacific Northwest, all while highlighting and building the profile of tomorrow’s NHL stars.

Established in 1966, the WHL is regarded as the world’s finest development league for junior hockey players. The WHL has produced some of hockey’s all-time greats, including Joe Sakic (Swift Current Broncos), Jarome Iginla (Kamloops Blazers), Carey Price (Tri-City Americans) and Ryan Getzlaf (Calgary Hitmen), among many others.

Do you enjoy a challenge and working in a fast-paced work environment? Is a career in hockey and producing clever digital content a dream you have always wanted to pursue? Look no further.

Objectives:

• Game Night Social Media: Produce comprehensive coverage, updates, and engaging content about the WHL, its 22 member Clubs, and many players.

• Fan Engagement: Offer content that appeals to a broad fanbase, building a strong community of hockey enthusiasts while also reaching new audiences.

• Talent Development: Promote the WHL as the premier development league for the NHL.

• Historical Archiving and Video Content Support: Contribute to maintenance of WHL Video archives through clipping and filing of WHL Highlight Packages.

• Brand Growth: Contribute to the enhancement of the WHL brand in the digital space, emphasizing the WHL’s role in developing future hockey stars.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Create and distribute social media video and visual / graphic content in a variety of sizes and formats, for use across different platforms

• Post highlight packages and edit graphic templates for organic and sponsored content

• Manage league highlight package distribution and syndication to WHL.ca

• Archive individual highlights by cutting clips (goals, saves, hits, etc) from highlight packages and archiving appropriately, using a designated file naming convention

• Short form written content including game recaps and summaries at WHL.ca

• Monitor WHL Live – the WHL’s livestreaming service – and communicate with CHL TV Master Control and designated WHL staff to ensure quality of streaming production

• Support WHL Communications staff upon request

Attributes:

• Passion for the Western Hockey League & junior hockey

• Outgoing personality and enthusiastic attitude

• Detail oriented and organized

• Ability to take direction, work independently and work in a collaborative team environment

• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic sports environment

• Willingness to work hockey hours, including evenings and weekends

• Must have own laptop or desktop computer capable of processing video

Skills:

• Basic knowledge of Adobe Premiere Pro or other comparable software

• Basic knowledge of Adobe Photoshop or other comparable software

• Basic knowledge of Dropbox

• Knowledge of social media platforms, including: Instagram, TikTok, X, Facebook, YouTube

• Experience producing social media content within the sports industry is considered an asset

• Good communication skills, including demonstrated ability to frame a creative narrative

• Knowledge of Canadian Press style is considered an asset

• Hockey knowledge is a requirement

Reports to: Director, Communications / Manager, Video & Creative Services

Qualified applicants are invited to submit their cover letter, resume, and any supporting portfolio work to [email protected]; subject: WHL Game Night Digital Content Producer.

About the Western Hockey League

Regarded as the world’s finest development league for junior hockey players, the Western Hockey League (WHL) head office is based in Calgary, Alberta. The WHL offers a world-class player experience featuring three key cornerstones: hockey development, education, and a safe and positive environment for all participants. A diverse and inclusive organization, the WHL consists of 22 member Clubs with 16 located in Western Canada and six in the U.S. Pacific Northwest. A member of the Canadian Hockey League, the WHL has been a leading supplier of talent for the National Hockey League for close to 60 years. The WHL is also a leading provider of hockey scholarships with over 375 graduates each year receiving WHL Scholarships to pursue a post-secondary education of their choice. Each season, WHL players also form the nucleus of Canada’s National Junior Hockey Team.

WHL Job Opportunity: Game Night Digital Content Producer

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