Assistant, International Strategy

NHL•New York, NY

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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.
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.

Nice To Haves

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.
Experience leveraging AI productivity tools, including Microsoft Copilot, is a plus.

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.

Benefits

Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) which includes paid holidays, vacation, personal and sick days, plus an extra day off for your birthday.
Comprehensive health benefits to employees and their eligible dependents effective on their first day with no waiting period.
Medical, dental and vision coverage with minimal employee cost.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to support mental, physical, and financial health.
Digital wellness resource designed to improve health and happiness through courses in sleep, movement, and focus.
Comprehensive Childcare Leave: Primary caregiver up to 12 weeks of paid leave at full pay; non-primary caregiver up to 6 weeks of paid leave at full pay.
Savings Plan which includes a 401K (pre-tax and Roth options) plus non-elective (employer) contributions.
Pre-tax commuter benefit plan.
Exclusive pricing from NHL Partners on travel, consumer goods and services, plus the NHL Store.
Opportunity to learn more about the NHL and workplace culture.
Invitation to play hockey during Tuesday Night Skate at Chelsea Piers.
Opportunity to join Employee Resource Groups.