Senior Manager, Media & Content Distribution

About the role

The National Hockey League (NHL®), founded in 1917, is the premier professional ice hockey league in the world and a major professional sports league in the United States and Canada. With over 1,500 employees across the U.S. and Canada, the NHL is a global sports and entertainment organization committed to building healthy and vibrant communities through hockey. This role supports the day-to-day operations of the International Broadcast team, serving as a liaison between the NHL and its international media rightsholders. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced sports media environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day support to the International Broadcast team and serve as a point of contact for broadcaster inquiries.
• Track and report on rightsholder selections, contractual obligations, and fulfillment of NHL and partner requirements.
• Regularly review broadcaster output to ensure compliance with league standards and quality expectations.
• Coordinate and approve broadcast tune-in materials for international rightsholders to ensure localization and brand consistency.
• Provide technical, logistical, and on-site operational support for international rightsholders during NHL events and broadcasts.
• Support domestic (U.S.) games distribution planning and execution, including correspondence and monitoring performance of local games distribution via U.S. MVPDs.
• Manage player signing opportunities and oversee the coordination of the international giveaways program.
• Coordinate with Sponsorship and International rightsholders to facilitate digitally enhanced dasherboards (DED) opportunities and execution.
• Distribute broadcast content and marketing assets across digital portals used by international rightsholders.
• Assist with special projects, event planning, and operational initiatives as assigned.

Requirements

• 3-5 years of experience in broadcast operations, sports media, marketing, or a related industry.
• Bachelor’s degree in Sports Management, Communications, Broadcasting, Marketing, Business, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship management skills.
• Strong project management and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Ability to work effectively in publicly visible, high-pressure, and deadline-oriented environments.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Highly developed verbal and written communication skills.
• Highly organized, with strong attention to detail and follow-through.
• Willingness to work flexible hours based on the NHL schedule.
• Ability to travel occasionally in support of NHL events.

Core Competencies

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

Benefits

• Time to Recharge: Generous Paid Time Off (PTO), including paid holidays, vacation, personal and sick days, plus an extra day off for your birthday.
• Health Benefits: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and eligible dependents, effective on the first day, with minimal employee cost. Access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for mental, physical, and financial health, as well as a digital wellness resource.
• Childcare Leave: Up to 12 weeks of paid leave for primary caregivers and up to 6 weeks for non-primary caregivers following the birth, adoption, or placement of a child.
• Retirement: Participation in the NHL’s Savings Plan, including a 401K (pre-tax and Roth options) with non-elective employer contributions.
• Hybrid Work Schedule: Flexibility in work locations/schedules for most roles.
• Office Location: State-of-the-art headquarters at One Manhattan West in Hudson Yards, featuring high-tech conference rooms, dining with a view, a game room, and access to shops, culinary experiences, and public artwork.
• Commuter Benefits: Pre-tax commuter benefit plan to offset travel costs.
• NHL Partner Rates: Exclusive pricing from NHL Partners, including savings on travel, consumer goods, services, and the NHL Store.
• Life at the NHL: Opportunities to engage in team-building activities, such as Tuesday Night Skate at Chelsea Piers, Employee Resource Groups, and a dynamic workplace culture that encourages authenticity.

Pay

Salary range: $100,000–$105,000. Actual base pay for a successful candidate will be determined based on experience, training, market demands, and geographic location.