Manager, Communications - Edmonton Oilers

From Teamwork Online: http://hockeyjobs.nhl.com/teamwork/r.cfm?i=29283


Summary:
• Responsible for media relations and public communications for the Edmonton Oilers Family Brands
• The Manager, Communications is a full-time position

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
• Media Relations
o Managing media accreditation process
o Coordinating and scheduling of media interview requests
o Creating all news releases
o Content and production management of all publications
o Preparing and executing all news conferences
o Developing and maintaining excellent relationships with local sports media

• Corporate Communications
o Developing and maintaining excellent relationships with local non-sports media
o Generating opportunities to publicize key brand messages through un-paid media
o Developing and communicating stories lines about teams and players that will be attractive to local media

• Customer Communications
o Managing and growing e-communication databases
o Creating regular newsletters
o Managing electronic distribution of messages to customers

• Game Night
o Preparing media Game Notes
o Managing game night Media Lounge
o Managing game night Press Box
o Managing post-game media requests
o Liaising with off-ice/off-field officials
o Filing of game information with league offices

• Website
o Managing club websites
o Creating all content, including feature stories, graphics, photo galleries and audio and video

• Publications
o Creating and managing content for game day program
o Managing relationship with printer

• Photography
o Managing clubs’ photographic needs

• Broadcast
o Serving as liaison for all radio and television broadcast requirements
o Providing key sales messages to broadcast team nightly

• Player Relations
o Assisting in fulfillment of player appearances at fan and community events

• League Relations
o Fulfilling all media-related requests of the GBL and WHL

Supervisory Responsibilities:
• Game night statistical staff

Ideal Qualifications:
• Superior written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent creative writing abilities
• Exceptional organization skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Passion for the sports and entertainment industry
• Ability to work games and irregular hours
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office

Education and Experience:
• Post secondary degree with emphasis on communications preferred
• Minimum two years experience in professional communications role
• Experience dealing with or working in media

 

The coldest I've ever been in my life was covering the Canadian Finals Rodeo in Edmonton in November. Indoor rodeo, but a nice long walk from the parking area to the arena.

Could be a nice job, but bring your heavy coat.

 

this appears to be for their minor-league teams, rather than the Oilers

 

Anyone know if it's the WHL Oil Kings or the new AHL affiliate in Oklahoma City?