Men's Ice Hockey

Job Posting: Director of Strategic Communications and Brand Advancement

Summary:
The Central Collegiate Hockey Association (CCHA), an NCAA single-sport Division I men’s ice hockey conference with nine members, is accepting applications for a Director of Strategic Communications and Brand Advancement. The full-time Director of Strategic Communications and Brand Advancement will develop and execute a strategic communications plan for the CCHA. The position will work remotely.

Required:
  • Passionate and knowledgeable about hockey
  • Excellent written, verbal, and organizational skills
  • Ability to work independently with deadline-driven projects
  • Extensive graphic design and video editing experience - Work samples required
  • Comprehensive knowledge of the Adobe Creative Suite
  • Experience managing numerous social media accounts and platforms
  • Demonstrated experience using data and analytics to grow and engage fan bases through digital media
  • Experience developing and managing a website
  • Ability to build relationships with local, regional, and national media outlets
  • Ability to build relationships with member coaches, administrators, and SIDs
  • Ability to work non-traditional hours, including weekends
  • Ability to attend games at various CCHA arenas

Desirable:
  • Previous experience in NCAA college hockey
  • Experience with sponsorship fulfillment

Job Responsibilities:
  • Maintain the league’s website, CCHA.com, and update it on a daily basis
  • Create video highlight packages for all CCHA games through Adobe Premiere or similar software
  • Communicate and partner with media, member coaches, administrators, and SIDs
  • Draft, post, and share press releases
  • Develop and execute a strategic social media plan for the various CCHA accounts
  • Use Adobe After Effects pre-made templates to generate motion graphics for all highlight packages
  • Use Adobe Photoshop pre-made templates to create static gameday and press release graphics
  • Coordinate and execute Players of the Week and Players of the Month awards
  • Ensure box scores/stats are accurate and updated to CCHA.com after each game
  • Organize and plan an annual CCHA Media Day
  • Manage the CCHA relationship with live streaming partner FloHockey.tv
  • Coordinate and execute the selection process for All-CCHA accolades
  • Create and promote an inventory of league history (statistics, awards, digital content, etc.)
  • Provide in-person support at CCHA Mason Cup and NCAA Tournament games
  • Present annual communications updates during select coaches’ and committee meetings and league communications directors
  • Work with NCAA staff on CCHA initiatives
  • Other duties as assigned by the CCHA Commissioner

To Apply:
Applications are being accepted until filled. Review of applications will begin immediately. Email a cover letter, resume, and writing, graphic, and video samples to Lucia@ccha.com.