Assistant, International Strategy

Assistant, International Strategy

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.

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.
• Coordinate 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.
• Coordinate cross-functional communications with departments including Business Development, Marketing, Events, Communications, Legal, Finance, and Hockey Operations.
• Assist 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

• 35+ 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

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

Benefits

The NHL offers U.S. regular, full-time employees:

Time To Recharge

Utilize our generous Paid Time Off (PTO) to focus on your well-being and ensure a healthy work/life balance. PTO includes paid holidays, vacation, personal and sick days, plus an extra day off for your birthday.

Ability To Focus On Your Health

Along with competitive salaries, the NHL offers comprehensive health benefits to employees and their eligible dependents effective on their first day with us there is no waiting period. The NHL subsidizes a large portion of the health benefits costs, therefore your cost for medical, dental and vision coverage is minimal. We also offer our employees and members of their household access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to support mental, physical, and financial health. In addition, employees have access to a digital wellness resource designed to improve health and happiness through courses in sleep, movement, and focus. These services are confidential and at no-cost to our employees.

Childcare Leave

Because your family is the NHL family, employees are offered comprehensive Childcare Leave to welcome your new addition. The primary caregiver to the child is entitled to up to 12 weeks of paid Childcare Leave, at full pay, following the birth, adoption, or placement of a child. Employees that are not the primary caregiver to the child are entitled to up to 6 weeks of paid Childcare Leave, at full pay, which must be taken within the first 6 months following the birth, adoption, or placement of a child.

Confidence In Your Retirement Goals

Participate in the NHL's Savings Plan which includes a 401K (pre-tax and Roth options) plus non-elective (employer) contributions to keep your retirement goals on track.

A Hybrid Work Schedule

The NHL recognizes the value of flexibility in work locations/schedules to help our employees balance work/life priorities. Hybrid work schedules are available for a majority of our roles.

Our New Headquarters

Our new, state of the art, offices are located at One Manhattan West in Hudson Yards. When you're in the office, you can conduct meetings in one of our high-tech conference rooms, have lunch with a view or play in the game room. Employees can also enjoy New York's newest neighborhood that is home to more than 100 shops, culinary experiences, and public artwork.

A Savings For Commuting

Participate in the NHL's pre-tax commuter benefit plan which helps offset the financial cost of traveling to and from our office.

NHL Partner Rates

Unlock exclusive pricing from our Partners that include savings on travel, consumer goods and services, plus the NHL Store.

Life At The NHL

In your first few days, you meet with your new teammates and the HR Team. You have the opportunity to learn more about the NHL and our workplace culture. Employees are invited to play hockey during our Tuesday Night Skate at Chelsea Piers, join our Employee Resource Groups and more. You are a part of our team and we encourage you to be your authentic self, adding to our dynamic workplace culture.

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.

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