What are the responsibilities and job description for the Communications Assistant position at Rockford IceHogs?
Job Title: Communications Assistant
Department: Broadcast
Reports To: Manager, Communications & Broadcasting
Location: Rockford IceHogs Office
Hours: Up to 34 hours per week. Schedule varies based on the event and game schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.
Duration: 2026-27 NHL Season (September through April)
Status: Part-Time / Seasonal
# Direct Reports: None
Compensation: $15.00 per hour
The Rockford IceHogs are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity at all levels. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply. All qualified applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, race, religion or religious creed, color, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, local law, ordinance, or regulation and will not be discriminated against on these bases. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities.
Role Summary:
The Communications Assistant will have a significant impact on the outbound communications of the Rockford IceHogs. The selected candidate will support the IceHogs TV/radio broadcast, content creation, social media coverage, and media relations on game nights. Throughout the week, the role will produce written and visual content to introduce the stories of the IceHogs to the Rockford community. The Communications Assistant will work closely with the Hockey Communications & Broadcasting Manager and the Digital Content Coordinator to provide web, social media, and external media coverage for the team.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Produce written content for IceHogs.com such as feature stories, previews, recaps, weekly newsletters, and other releases
- Provide support for IceHogs social media channels on game nights
- On-air opportunities for game day and non-game day
- Produce and edit game preview video
- Assist with the production and distribution of game notes and other hockey communications
- Work remotely on road games to assist in gameday media coverage such as writing recaps and clipping highlights
- Prepare media areas with proper materials prior to home games
- Assist in managing the creation and distribution of media credentials prior to home games
- Maintain relationships with Rockford and Chicago media members
- Assist with community efforts during the week
The Team:
The Rockford IceHogs, founded in 1999 and members of the American Hockey League (AHL), is a premier organization and primary development affiliate of the Chicago Blackhawks. Located in Rockford, IL, the Team calls the newly renovated BMO Center its home and offices in downtown Rockford, 401 E State Street.
As the longest running professional sports team in Rockford, the organization has developed a passionate local fan base and has set multiple attendance records over the years, while establishing a strong community presence.
The Rockford IceHogs goal is to continue providing exceptional fan experiences, elevating fan attendance, making a substantial impact in the community and continuing their commitment to developing exceptional talent.