Assistant, International Strategy

About the Role

The Assistant, International Strategy provides high-level administrative, operational, and project support to the Executive Vice President, International Strategy, enabling coordination of strategic initiatives that advance NHL's international growth objectives. The role requires exceptional organizational skills, discretion with confidential information, and the ability to manage multiple priorities across time zones and partners globally. What You'll Do

• 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 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. What We're Looking For

• 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.

• 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: 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; strong written and verbal communication; ability to communicate professionally with senior executives and external partners; excellent attention to detail; strong project management and follow-through; 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. Nice to Have

• German-language fluency (preferred). Compensation & Benefits

• Time to Recharge: PTO including paid holidays, vacation, personal and sick days, plus an extra day off for your birthday.

• Comprehensive health benefits for employees and eligible dependents from day one, with costs subsidized by NHL.

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for mental, physical, and financial health.

• Digital wellness resources to support sleep, movement, and focus.

• Childcare Leave: Primary caregivers may take up to 12 weeks of paid leave.