Coordinator, Brand PR & Corporate Communications

Job Title: Coordinator, Brand PR & Corporate Communications
Department: Brand & Communications
Reports To: Manager, Brand PR & Corporate Communications
Location: This position is 100% in-person and is based at the United Center in Chicago, IL.
Hours: Standard business hours are 9:00 am - 5:00 pm / Monday - Friday. However, all positions require non-traditional hours (nights, weekends, holidays) based on the event schedule.
Status: Full-time, Exempt
# Direct Reports: None
Compensation: The annual base salary range for this position is $50,000 to $53,000. The final offer will be determined based on the candidate's qualifications, experience, and internal equity considerations. This role is eligible to participate in the Company's annual bonus program.

The Ideal Candidate:

We’re looking for a proactive and collaborative communicator with strong writing skills, digital fluency and a passion for sports, culture and fandom. The ideal candidate is equal parts operator and storyteller – someone who can manage brand planning workflows and logistics while contributing creatively to communications and content materials. They understand how media, social platforms and fan communities intersect, and are energized by helping shape how the Blackhawks show up and earn attention across moments that matter

Role Summary:

The Coordinator, Brand PR & Corporate Communications is a critical executional team member within the Brand & Communications department, responsible for bringing integrated communications strategies to life across earned, owned and social channels. This role supports the development, coordination and distribution of brand and business storytelling that strengthens the Chicago Blackhawks voice, deepens fan engagement and elevates organizational visibility.

This position is ideal for a highly organized, detail-oriented communicator who thrives in a fast-paced, culturally relevant environment and is eager to build a career in sports communications and brand PR. The Coordinator plays a key role in translating strategy into action – ensuring campaigns, content and communications are delivered seamlessly on time and on brand. As a core support partner to the Manager, Brand PR & Corporate Communications, this role is primarily focused on execution, coordination and day-to-day operations of communications initiatives across the organization.

This role primarily supports all "off ice" initiatives across Marketing, Ticketing, Corporate Partnerships, Retail, Amateur Hockey and the Chicago Blackhawks Foundation. Please note: this position does not cover "on ice" Hockey Communications, but does support the broader communications team on gamedays.

Primary Responsibilities:

Brand Communications Execution & Support

• Support the execution of integrated communications plans across key brand and/or business initiatives, including marketing campaigns, partnerships, community initiatives and organizational announcements.

• Translate strategic direction from leadership into tactical deliverables, including timelines, content needs and distribution plans.

• Assist in managing the brand/editorial calendar to ensure alignment across departments and channels.

• Coordinate cross-functional workflows, timelines, approvals and other internal communications with Marketing, Social, Content & Creative and other departments to ensure seamless campaign delivery.

• Maintain high standards of brand voice, tone and consistency across all communications.

• Help maintain department processes, documentation and workflow tools to improve efficiency and consistency.

• Support brand and communications planning processes by maintaining trackers, compiling performance metrics, developing recaps and preparing materials for recurring team and stakeholder review meetings.

Content & Storytelling

• Draft and edit a wide range of communications materials, including press releases, media advisories, features, website copy and in-app messaging.

• Develop supporting materials such as talking points, Q&As, fact sheets and backgrounders.

• Contribute to broader storytelling efforts by supporting copywriting and content development across owned channels, with a digital-first mindset.

• Own day-to-day editorial content publishing and updates across Blackhawks.com and the team’s mobile app — including press releases, news, feature stories, gameday coverage and video highlights — ensuring timely, accurate and engaging storytelling that reflects organizational priorities while maintaining brand voice and publishing deadlines.

• Partner with the Sr. Coordinator, Lifecycle Marketing — who owns commercial fan journey touchpoints such as campaign landing pages and data-capture modules — to maintain a shared content calendar and aligned messaging for web and app content.

• Maintain and optimize content within CMS platforms, ensuring best practices for formatting, SEO, tagging and overall user experience.

Media Relations & Publicity Reports

• Support day-to-day media relations efforts, including distributing press materials and responding to media inquiries.

• Coordinate logistics and communications for events such as press conferences, community events, partner activations and fan-facing initiatives.

• Maintain and update media lists, press kits and internal communications resources.

• Monitor media coverage, social conversation and cultural trends; compile regular reporting and insights for internal stakeholders.

• Assist with pitching stories, coordinating interviews and supporting media opportunities to elevate brand visibility.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• 1–2 years of experience in public relations, communications, marketing or a related field.

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing or similar discipline.

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with strong attention to detail and understanding of AP style.

• Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.

• Familiarity with social media platforms, digital content management systems and media monitoring tools.

• Collaborative mindset with the ability to work cross-functionally and build strong relationships.

• Comfort working in a fast-paced, high-visibility environment with tight deadlines.

• Passion for sports, culture and storytelling.

• Ability to adapt to occasional variations in schedule including working nights, weekends, and holidays as business needs dictate based on the event calendar.

• Must demonstrate our organizational values of integrity, curiosity, empathy, collaboration, and originality

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.

The Chicago Blackhawks is 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.