Digital Editorial Coordinator - Jobs in Ottawa

Job Description

BackgroundSenators Sportsamp; Entertainment brings world-class hockey and entertainment to the National Capital Region through premier events and a winning team, on and off the ice. With a sustained culture of excellence and innovation, coupled with an unwavering commitment to outstanding guest and fan experience, Senators Sportsamp; Entertainment is a source of pride and a pillar of leadership in the Ottawa-Gatineau community. Committed to delivering memorable entertainment experiences, building a strong community, and creating fans for life, Senators Sportsamp; Entertainment strongly values integrity, commitment, innovation, passion and perseverance.The organization owns and operates the Ottawa Senators Hockey Club, Canadian Tire Centre, and the Belleville Senators.It also operates Ottawa Black Bears lacrosse, manages multi-use Sensplex facilities across the National Capital Region, and works in partnership with the Senators Community Foundation. Position SummaryThe Digital Editorial Coordinator will aid in the execution of our editorial strategy with the goals of maximizing reach, growing our overall audience, while entertaining, engaging and informing the Ottawa Senators and Ottawa Black Bear fan bases. The focus of this role assisting with team editorial coverage through multimedia content, video highlights, and executing partnership assets on our websites/apps.Responsibilities

• Preparing, writingamp; editing article content for Ottawasenators.com and NHL app
• Assist with daily and long-term maintenance of Ottawablackbears, Ottawasenators.com and NHL app
• Ideate feature and news written content for display on team sites and promotion via club social media profiles
• Edit photosamp; create website photo galleries
• Must be detail oriented with strong organizational skills
• Will keep appropriate information confidential
• Assist with coverage during Sens games (including nights and weekends), inclusive of editing photo and video
• Assist with interviews and highlights from team practices, games and media availabilities.
• Assist with shooting social-style video with high-end smartphones or more advanced cameras.
• Transcribe press conferences for web and social content.
• Review and tag all content in reporting software to allow for near-real time reporting.
• Will adjust work schedule to meet departmental demands
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements

• University degree or College diploma in business related discipline (eg. communication, digital media, journalism, sports management).
• Strong writing, pitching and organizational skills.
• Experience interviewing athletes or prominent figures.
• Advanced familiarity with various CMS as well as all major social media platforms.
• Familiarity with Adobe Photoshop or Premier required, both a plus.
• Ability to maintain professional, journalistic relationships with internal stakeholders
• Ability to be present at games, including evenings and weekends.
• Bilingualism (Englishamp; French) is preferred

We would like to thank all applicants for applying; however, only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Applications received will be maintained on file for a period of 6 months and may be referenced for future staffing requirements.Capital Sports Management Inc. supports the goals of Ontario Regulation 191/11 - Integrated Accessibility Standards and is pleased to accommodate applicants who have a disability during the recruitment process. Please inform the Human Resources Department at 613-599-0250 if you require a disability related accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process.CSMI is committed to building an inclusive process that respects the dignity and independence of people with disabilities.