PR & Hockey Operations Intern

MLSE (Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment Partnership)•Toronto, ON

2d•CA$38,760•Onsite

About The Position

As a valuable member of the Toronto Maple Leafs Media Relations team, you will assist with a variety of game-day and media events. This internship offers an opportunity to gain experience in sports media relations and hockey operations. MLSE is committed to building an equitable, diverse, and inclusive organization and is an equal opportunity employer. They provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities in the job application process.

Requirements

Enrolled in a college/university, preferably with a concentration in Sports Administration / Sport Management, journalism, or communications.
Available for all Toronto Maple Leafs home games, including weekends and holidays.
Familiar with Social Media.
Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
Able to work independently with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
Proficient with Microsoft Office products, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
Able to exercise discretion, diplomacy, and tact at all times.
Ability to multitask and meet multiple deadlines.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of hockey at both the professional and amateur levels is an asset.

Responsibilities

Assist with gameday media responsibilities, which include: press-box set-up, game note updates, credential requests, and distribution of stats.
Assist in game-day coordination of Media Centre.
Assist in media credential creation and distribution.
Assist in crafting, updating, and distributing various documents for use by media covering the team and the Maple Leafs staff.
Perform other administrative or service functions as the need arises.
Assist in the Hockey Operations department when needed.
Respond to email and in-person inquiries – provide general information and refer inquiries to appropriate sources.
Maintain general office needs such as: ordering office supplies, sorting mail, shipping & receiving, maintaining department donations, and other generic office duties as requested.
Maintain the department storage room.
Assist office needs at Scotiabank Arena and Ford Performance Centre (practice facility).
Follow all MLSE Health & Safety policies and procedures.
Work in compliance with the provisions of the Occupational Health & Safety Act.