Assistant, International Strategy

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 Assistant, International Strategy will provide high-level administrative, operational, and project support to the Executive Vice President, International Strategy, while helping to coordinate strategic initiatives that advance the NHL's international growth objectives. This role requires exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, sound judgment, and the ability to manage multiple priorities across a fast-paced global business environment. The ideal candidate is proactive, highly professional, and capable of working effectively with internal stakeholders, NHL Clubs, international federations, external partners, and senior executives across multiple time zones.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Manage the EVP's complex calendar, including scheduling meetings across multiple countries and time zones.
• Cook up domestic and international travel, including flights, accommodations, visas, itineraries, and related logistics.
• Prepare meeting agendas, briefing materials, presentations, and executive correspondence.
• Track and manage action items, follow-ups, and strategic priorities stemming from executive meetings.
• Support the planning and execution of international business initiatives, events, summits, and stakeholder engagements.
• Cross the functional communications with departments including Business Development, Marketing, Events, Communications, Legal, Finance, and Hockey Operations.
• Aid in preparing board materials, executive presentations, market assessments, and strategic planning documents.
• Maintain confidential information and exercise discretion when handling sensitive business matters.
• Manage expense reporting, invoice processing, budget tracking, and vendor administration.
• Conduct research on international markets, partnerships, growth opportunities, and industry trends.
• Support project management efforts by monitoring timelines, deliverables, meeting cadence, and stakeholder communications.
• Serve as a key point of coordination for international partner meetings, league events, and executive visits.
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Knowledge Areas/Experience Required 3–5+ years of executive administrative support experience, preferably supporting a senior executive.
• Experience coordinating international travel and meetings across multiple time zones.
• Strong organizational and project coordination skills.
• Experience preparing executive-level presentations, reports, and communications.
• Demonstrated ability to manage confidential information with discretion.
• Experience working in a fast-paced corporate, sports, entertainment, media, or global business environment.
• Preferred German-language fluency.
• Experience supporting international business, strategy, business development, or global operations teams.
• Knowledge of the sports, media, entertainment, or international events industries.
• Experience coordinating cross-functional strategic initiatives.
• Familiarity with international business practices and global stakeholder management.

Education/Certifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Equivalent combination of education and relevant experience will be considered.

Required Skills

• Advanced Microsoft Office skills, particularly Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, Teams, and Word.
• Exceptional calendar and meeting management capabilities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to communicate professionally with senior executives and external partners.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Strong project management and follow-through capabilities.
• Ability to prioritize competing demands and manage multiple deadlines.
• Resourceful problem-solving mindset and sound judgment.
• Positive, collaborative, and service-oriented approach.
• Experience leveraging AI productivity tools, including Microsoft Copilot, is a plus.

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Accountability
• Adaptability
• Communication
• Critical Thinking
• Inclusion
• Professionalism
• Teamwork & Collaboration

PAY AND BENEFITS

SALARY RANGE: $80-85K 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.

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.