Team Reporter & Producer

Oilers Entertainment Group•Edmonton, AB

3d•Onsite

About The Position

OEG Sports & Entertainment delivers North America’s leading sports and entertainment experiences to connect our fans to their passions. Located in the heart of the ICE District, OEG owns the 5-time Stanley Cup Champion Edmonton Oilers, the WHL’s three-time Memorial Cup Champion Edmonton Oil Kings, and the AHL’s Bakersfield Condors. OEG operates Rogers Place, North America’s premier and most technologically advanced sports and entertainment venue. The 18,647 seat, $480 million arena is among the most technologically enabled sports facilities in North America as well as the first LEED Silver-certified NHL Facility in Canada. Our vision is to be a Global Leader in Sports & Entertainment. Together, we inspire our fans by connecting them to their passions, which is ours as well! We play hard as a team, and with devoted integrity towards our common purpose. We have commitments to innovation and growth, combined with performance excellence that ensures a fair return on investment. We develop our people to be leaders in our industry, and we invest in our communities. Through our world class talent, we strive to WIN. ON and OFF the ICE. About the Role: Reporting to the Lead Team Reporter, the Team Reporter & Producer will serve as an on-camera talent across all OEGSE digital channels, representing the Edmonton Oilers and OEG Sports & Entertainment. Responsibilities include comprehensive coverage of all 84 regular season home/away games, pre-season action, and NHL Stanley Cup Playoff games as required.

Requirements

Prior experience in sports broadcasting role or as on-air talent is required.
Strong editing skills on Adobe Premiere Pro a requirement
Willingness and ability to work flexible and unpredictable hours on weekdays, weekends and holidays as needed
Excellent verbal, written, communication, and organizational skills.
Experience operating a variety of professional video cameras and DSLRs
Communicates effectively, builds employee relationships, and provides support to all key stakeholders to ensure achievement of OEG Inc. goals and objectives
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with quick content turnaround deadlines
Post-secondary degree or diploma in broadcast journalism, digital media or related field
Must possess a valid passport for potential team travel outside of Canada

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of After Effects and Photoshop an asset
experience operating Sony Cameras including the FS7, FX6, and FX3 considered an asset

Responsibilities

Represent the Edmonton Oilers and OEG Sports & Entertainment as on-camera talent across original programming, digital features, social content, and promotional campaigns
Produce pre-game, post-game, practice day, and other features for OilersTV and Oilers+
Conduct interviews and contribute questions to Edmonton Oilers players, coaches, and management throughout media availabilities
Produce, film, and support the delivery of both short-form and long-form content in partnership with the video production and creative content teams.
Contribute to Oilers home games by providing in-game analysis during OTV Intermission Reports
Fosters positive relationships with hockey operations including players, coaches, team staff and PR team
Travels with the team on road trips to provide exclusive coverage for Oilers digital channels as needed
Hosts special events for Oilers Entertainment Group including but not limited to Oilers Skills Competition, autograph sessions, golf tournaments, charitable initiatives and other corporate partnerships functions
Support written and video content across all Edmonton Oilers and OEGSE platforms including (but not limited to) EdmontonOilers.com, YouTube, Oilers+ and the Oilers Mobile App

Benefits

100% Employer Paid Benefits + RSP Matching Program
Oilers, Oil Kings, and Live Entertainment Ticket Options
Healthcare and Wellness Spending Account Options
On-Site Parking and Transit Allowance
On-Site Gym
Beautiful Office Space located Downtown Edmonton within Rogers Place – with easy access to the LRT!
Social Work Culture + Employee Events

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