Production Assistant (Temporary)

SUMMARY
The NHL Social Media team is seeking a resourceful individual to facilitate all aspects of production. The Production Assistant will work closely with the NHL Social content team on projects for publication on the NHL’s social platforms by sourcing footage, setting up projects, and reformatting edits to social friendly vertical video.

The Production Assistant must be meticulously organized with excellent attention to detail. The right candidate will be an internet sleuth with a penchant for tracking down clips and sound bites quickly & efficiently. The successful candidate will be a self-motivated and task-oriented individual, eager to build their skill set in a fast-paced environment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Source footage, photos & other assets for use in various projects

• Research statistics & miscellaneous information for use in differing storytelling formats

• Clip selects & assemble string outs for projects to hand-off to editors

• Fact-check edits for accuracy, grammar & spell check quality control

• Captioning of dialogue heavy videos for sound-off viewing

• Versioning of final edits in various specs & formats for distribution endpoints across digital and broadcast media

• File management and project archiving

• Manage & prioritize multiple projects at a given time in a fast-paced environment

• Work closely with supervisor and greater social media team in the planning and development of social content

QUALIFICATIONS

• Successful completion of post-secondary education
• Exceptional communication skills and command of the English language (written and verbal), additional proficiency in French (written and verbal) is an asset
• 1-3 years’ demonstrable professional experience with social and/or digital media
• Experienced with Adobe Premier Pro
• High level of interest / familiarity in emerging media trends & social media platforms
• Deep understanding of the NHL, its teams, players, history, rules, and the game of hockey
• Organized with the ability to constantly prioritize tasks
• Applies an entrepreneurial approach to their work
• Task-oriented and resourceful
• Excellent attention to detail
• Ability to work nights / weekends / holidays as required

COMPENSATION:
$35 per hour, CAD

This position is for a current vacancy.

We thank all applicants for their interest in this opportunity however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

No phone calls, emails, or recruitment agency inquiries. Candidate application receipt confirmations and/or recruitment status update inquiries will not be provided.

The National Hockey League is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as an individual with a disability, or any other legally protected characteristic. The NHL welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.