About the role#
As a Live Entertainment & Venue Marketing Intern, you will support the implementation of events at Scotiabank Arena. You will work across both the Live Entertainment and Food & Beverage marketing teams to gain experience in venue marketing. This role involves creative work on artist gifting programs and marketing support for restaurants such as Real Sports and e11even.
What you'll do#
- Assist with the creation and execution of artist gifting for Scotiabank Arena.
- Collaborate with the Live Event Marketing team on research, ideation, and creative projects.
- Help build marketing plans for concerts and events.
- Provide on-site support at Scotiabank Arena and Coca-Cola Coliseum for concerts and events.
- Escort media on-site during concert events.
- Work with the Digital Content Team to assist in social media content capture and creation.
- Organize photoshoots for new restaurant menu items.
- Contribute to marketing plans for Food & Beverage activities.
- Oversee daily marketing operations and attend department meetings.
- Provide administrative and service support to the marketing department.
- Assist with events on the partnerships side of the department as needed.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a post-secondary institution with a focus on marketing, communications, public relations, music, or sports.
- Availability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
- Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
- Ability to multitask and meet multiple deadlines while working independently with accuracy.
- Commitment to exercising diplomacy and tact.
- Adherence to all MLSE service standards, policies, and Occupational Health & Safety Act provisions.
- An understanding of the current popular music industry is an asset.
Location & details#
- Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
- Modality: On-site.
- Type: Full-time, paid internship.
- Term: Rolling.
About MLSE (Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment Partnership)
MLSE operates sports franchises and entertainment venues in Canada. The company manages teams including the Toronto Maple Leafs, Toronto Raptors, Toronto FC, and Toronto Argonauts. It also oversees development teams such as the Toronto Marlies and Raptors 905. The organization owns and operates venues like Scotiabank Arena and BMO Field. MLSE employs between 1,001 and 5,000 people and is based in Toronto.
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