Live Entertainment & Venue Marketing Intern

About MLSE:

At Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment Partnership (MLSE), we are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that is representative of our community and where all employees feel they belong and can reach their full potential. We are Canada’s preeminent leader in delivering top quality sport and entertainment experiences and one of North America’s leading providers of exceptional fan experiences. We are the parent company of the National Hockey League’s Toronto Maple Leafs, the National Basketball Association’s Toronto Raptors, Major League Soccer’s Toronto FC, the Canadian Football League’s Toronto Argonauts and development teams with the Toronto Marlies (American Hockey League), Raptors 905 (NBA G League), Toronto FC II (MLS NEXT Pro League) and Raptors Uprising Gaming Club, the Toronto Raptors Esports franchise in the NBA 2K League.

MLSE owns and/or operates all the venues our teams play and train in, including Scotiabank Arena, BMO Field, Coca-Cola Coliseum, Ford Performance Centre, BMO Training Ground, and OVO Athletic Centre. We also provide fans in Toronto with incredible live music and entertainment events, as well as exceptional culinary experiences through our restaurants (e11even and RS) and clubs (Hot Stove Club, ScotiaClub and Platinum Club). Through MLSE Foundation, we have invested more than $45 million into Ontario communities since 2009 and with MLSE LaunchPad, we provide a place where youth facing barriers use sport to recognize and reach their potential.

We achieve all of this through our Common Purpose - to unite and empower our employees to create extraordinary moments for our fans and each other. Come be a part of the team.

Job Description

As part of the MLSE Live Entertainment team, your primary responsibility will be to help us implement world-class events in Canada’s largest concert venue, Scotiabank Arena. 

You will work hand in hand with two teams, live entertainment and food & beverage gaining an ability set that is well-rounded in venue marketing. Your creativity will be key when working on our award-winning artist gifting program, while also learning the ins and outs of our restaurant marketing at RS (Real Sports) and e11even.

You are someone who enjoys meeting new people, understands the importance of communication, knows how to handle priorities, is detail-focused, and can call on your creativity when needed. A love for music always helps - hip hop or country, we appreciate it all - and being able to recognize marketing opportunities within the industry is an asset.

MLSE's Internship term dates are from January 6, 2025 - April 25, 2025

• Assist with the creation and execution of Scotiabank Arena artist gifting.
• Work with the Live Event Marketing team to assist with research, ideation, and creative projects.
• Assist in building marketing plans for concerts and events within Scotiabank Arena.
• Be on-site at concerts and events at Scotiabank Arena and Coca-Cola Coliseum as needed.
• Escort media on-site at concerts within Scotiabank Arena and Coca-Cola Coliseum.
• Work closely with the Digital Content Team (social media) to aid in content capture and creation.
• Attend and aid in organizing photoshoots for new menu items within restaurants.
• Aid in marketing plans for Food & Beverage marketing activities.
• Oversee day-to-day proceedings for marketing activities.
• Attend department meetings.
• Administratively assist the Live Entertainment & Food & Beverage marketing department and perform other administrative and service functions as required.
• Lend your skills to help with some events on the partnerships side of the department, as required.

Qualifications

Note: Before reviewing the qualifications listed below, we want you to know that we understand you may not meet all the qualifications described and have other relevant expertise and experience.  We invite you to please share this with us in the "Message to the Hiring Manager" section of our online application.

• Currently enrolled in a post-secondary institution with a focus on music/sports, marketing, public relations, or communications-related.

• Available to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required.

• Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.

• Able to work independently with a high degree of accuracy.

• Able to always exercise diplomacy and tact.

• Proficient with Microsoft Office products including Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.

• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to multitask and meet multiple deadlines.

• Adhere to all MLSE and service standards and policies.

• Work in compliance with the provisions of the Occupational Health & Safety Act

• An understanding of the current popular music landscape is an asset.

Additional Information

Apply by: October 20th, 2024

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

At MLSE, we are committed to building an equitable, diverse and inclusive organization.

We are an equal opportunity employer and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, record of offences, marital status, family status or disability. MLSE will provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities in the job application process. If you have difficulty using our online application system and you need an accommodation due to a disability, please email accommodations@mlse.com. Please note this email is only for accommodation requests. Resumes sent to this email address will not be considered. 

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