Chicago Blackhawks
Coordinator, Marketing Operations
Chicago Blackhawks, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
Overview
The Chicago Blackhawks are seeking a detail-oriented
Coordinator
to join the
Marketing Operations
team. This role will provide vital support in managing the flow of day-to-day projects and ensuring smooth execution across the department. Working closely with teammates, the coordinator will help organize and track initiatives spanning across multiple campaigns, channels, initiatives and activations. As an integral part of the marketing department, this position offers the opportunity to develop project management skills, contribute to high-impact initiatives, and gain hands-on experience in the strategy and operations behind professional sports marketing. The Ideal Candidate
The
Coordinator, Marketing Operations
is a highly organized and proactive team player with experience supporting project management within a marketing or creative environment. This individual should excel at managing details, keeping projects on track, and ensuring timely execution of deliverables. Strong organizational and multitasking skills are essential, along with the ability to communicate clearly and professionally with teammates and stakeholders across the organization. Above all, the ideal candidate is collaborative, eager to learn, and motivated to contribute to the success of the marketing team. How You’ll Contribute
Planning and Execution
Intake and track incoming marketing project requests, ensuring briefs are complete and properly routed for review. Support the development of project timelines and work-back schedules; proactively update milestone trackers and ensure deadlines are visible and communicated. Assist with trafficking creative assets for internal review and approval, ensuring timely feedback loops. Update project management software with current task assignments, deadlines, and status updates. Performance and Measurement
Track and report on marketing and creative requests, including project volume, turnaround times, and recurring needs. Support post-project recaps by gathering performance data, organizing scorecard inputs, and assisting in wrap report documentation. Serve as day-to-day point of contact for project stakeholders regarding task status and deliverables. Coordinate with designers, photographers, editors, and other content & creative team members to ensure projects move smoothly through production. Leadership
Communicate updates and escalate risks or blockers to the Manager, Marketing Operations in a timely manner. Player Stats And Qualifications
1+ years of relevant experience in marketing project management. Sports experience a plus. Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university. Experience with project management software, ClickUp preferred. Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects in fast-paced environments. Detail-oriented with a proactive approach to problem solving. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. A positive attitude and strong work ethic a must, must have a “team-first” mentality with an eagerness to learn. Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays, as may be dictated by game and event schedule What It’s Like Working Here
The Chicago Blackhawks experience isn’t just on the ice. Our office, located in the United Center, promotes a fun, engaging, fast-paced and collaborative atmosphere where we can celebrate both hockey and each other. Our commitment to curating an environment where all individuals feel empowered to bring their best self to work each day can be seen throughout our organization. Whether you are a job seeker looking to join the organization, a current member of our amazing team, or someone looking to help support our mission, our goal is the same – to reimagine the potential of hockey through memorable, inclusive experiences. Perks And Benefits
Competitive total rewards package, full benefits (medical, dental, vision, 401k matching, paid life insurance), employee assistance program (EAP), comprehensive PTO package, social events, volunteer opportunities, and learning and development. Employer-paid breakfast, lunch, parking, on-site gym and training classes, employee ticket program, and more. The Team
The Chicago Blackhawks started their journey as one of the NHL’s “Original Six” professional ice hockey teams in 1926. Members of the Central Division in the NHL’s Western Conference and six-time Stanley Cup Champions (1934, 1938, 1961, 2010, 2013, 2015), the team calls the United Center home. Each day the Team works to uphold our mission to reimagine the potential of hockey. At its core, the team and greater organization uphold its mission through its core values centered around integrity, curiosity, empathy, collaboration, and originality. They are fiercely dedicated to evolving and delivering new and legendary fan experiences and captivating new and diverse audiences, both on and off the ice. As part of their unwavering commitment to drive impact and purpose in the Chicago community, the organization opened the Fifth Third Arena (the team’s official practice facility and community space for youth hockey development), continues to make expansions to the Chicago Blackhawks Foundation, and acquired the AHL team the Rockford IceHogs. The Chicago Blackhawks continue to grow in its commitments to honor and celebrate Black Hawk's legacy by offering our platforms, making meaningful contributions, collaborating with Native American people, and reimagining ways to support the many Native American people and communities they live amongst and alongside. They engage in this work through their formal partnership with Black Hawk’s ancestral tribe, the Sac and Fox Nation of Oklahoma, which the tribe established with the Chicago Blackhawks in 2021.
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The Chicago Blackhawks are seeking a detail-oriented
Coordinator
to join the
Marketing Operations
team. This role will provide vital support in managing the flow of day-to-day projects and ensuring smooth execution across the department. Working closely with teammates, the coordinator will help organize and track initiatives spanning across multiple campaigns, channels, initiatives and activations. As an integral part of the marketing department, this position offers the opportunity to develop project management skills, contribute to high-impact initiatives, and gain hands-on experience in the strategy and operations behind professional sports marketing. The Ideal Candidate
The
Coordinator, Marketing Operations
is a highly organized and proactive team player with experience supporting project management within a marketing or creative environment. This individual should excel at managing details, keeping projects on track, and ensuring timely execution of deliverables. Strong organizational and multitasking skills are essential, along with the ability to communicate clearly and professionally with teammates and stakeholders across the organization. Above all, the ideal candidate is collaborative, eager to learn, and motivated to contribute to the success of the marketing team. How You’ll Contribute
Planning and Execution
Intake and track incoming marketing project requests, ensuring briefs are complete and properly routed for review. Support the development of project timelines and work-back schedules; proactively update milestone trackers and ensure deadlines are visible and communicated. Assist with trafficking creative assets for internal review and approval, ensuring timely feedback loops. Update project management software with current task assignments, deadlines, and status updates. Performance and Measurement
Track and report on marketing and creative requests, including project volume, turnaround times, and recurring needs. Support post-project recaps by gathering performance data, organizing scorecard inputs, and assisting in wrap report documentation. Serve as day-to-day point of contact for project stakeholders regarding task status and deliverables. Coordinate with designers, photographers, editors, and other content & creative team members to ensure projects move smoothly through production. Leadership
Communicate updates and escalate risks or blockers to the Manager, Marketing Operations in a timely manner. Player Stats And Qualifications
1+ years of relevant experience in marketing project management. Sports experience a plus. Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university. Experience with project management software, ClickUp preferred. Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects in fast-paced environments. Detail-oriented with a proactive approach to problem solving. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. A positive attitude and strong work ethic a must, must have a “team-first” mentality with an eagerness to learn. Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays, as may be dictated by game and event schedule What It’s Like Working Here
The Chicago Blackhawks experience isn’t just on the ice. Our office, located in the United Center, promotes a fun, engaging, fast-paced and collaborative atmosphere where we can celebrate both hockey and each other. Our commitment to curating an environment where all individuals feel empowered to bring their best self to work each day can be seen throughout our organization. Whether you are a job seeker looking to join the organization, a current member of our amazing team, or someone looking to help support our mission, our goal is the same – to reimagine the potential of hockey through memorable, inclusive experiences. Perks And Benefits
Competitive total rewards package, full benefits (medical, dental, vision, 401k matching, paid life insurance), employee assistance program (EAP), comprehensive PTO package, social events, volunteer opportunities, and learning and development. Employer-paid breakfast, lunch, parking, on-site gym and training classes, employee ticket program, and more. The Team
The Chicago Blackhawks started their journey as one of the NHL’s “Original Six” professional ice hockey teams in 1926. Members of the Central Division in the NHL’s Western Conference and six-time Stanley Cup Champions (1934, 1938, 1961, 2010, 2013, 2015), the team calls the United Center home. Each day the Team works to uphold our mission to reimagine the potential of hockey. At its core, the team and greater organization uphold its mission through its core values centered around integrity, curiosity, empathy, collaboration, and originality. They are fiercely dedicated to evolving and delivering new and legendary fan experiences and captivating new and diverse audiences, both on and off the ice. As part of their unwavering commitment to drive impact and purpose in the Chicago community, the organization opened the Fifth Third Arena (the team’s official practice facility and community space for youth hockey development), continues to make expansions to the Chicago Blackhawks Foundation, and acquired the AHL team the Rockford IceHogs. The Chicago Blackhawks continue to grow in its commitments to honor and celebrate Black Hawk's legacy by offering our platforms, making meaningful contributions, collaborating with Native American people, and reimagining ways to support the many Native American people and communities they live amongst and alongside. They engage in this work through their formal partnership with Black Hawk’s ancestral tribe, the Sac and Fox Nation of Oklahoma, which the tribe established with the Chicago Blackhawks in 2021.
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