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 Freelance Videographer & Editor for NHL.com International will be responsible for shooting and editing video content in an effort to help grow NHL.com's foreign language websites. CANDIDATE MUST BE ABLE TO SPEAK ONE OF THE FOLLOWING LANGUAGES: Finnish, Swedish, German, Czech or Slovak. Location; able to commute to any NHL arena in the US or Canada.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Conduct video shoots and interviews on site at practices and/or games with NHL players as requested
- Ability to ask good, hockey-related questions and conduct professional interviews with NHL players and staff
- Edit and produce fully-finished video interviews to be posted on NHL.com foreign language websites and social platforms in a timely manner
QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge Areas/Experience
Required
- 3-5+ years professional experience in video production, shoots and editing
- Proficient in video editing software (Adobe Premiere preferred)
- Proficient in shooting video, including lighting and audio
- A strong understanding of hockey, the players, teams and content important to NHL fans
- Fluent in one of the NHL.com international languages: Finnish, Swedish, German, Czech or Slovak
Preferred
- Knowledge of Adobe After Effects and Adobe Photoshop a plus
Education/Certifications
Required Skills
- Willingness to cover NHL practices and/or games
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
SALARY RANGE:
$200 per video that’s published on our websites.
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.
