COMPANY DESCRIPTION 

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. 

Position Overview:

As a valuable member of the Toronto Maple Leafs Media Relations team, you will assist with a variety of game day and media events.

MLSE’s Internship term dates are from January 9th, 2023 - April 28th, 2023

Specific Duties:

• Assist with gameday media responsibilities which include: press-box set-up, game note updates, credential requests, 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 hockey operations department when needed
• Follow all MLSE Health & Safety policies and procedures
• Work in compliance with the provisions of the Occupational Health & Safety Act

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.

• Available for all Toronto Maple Leafs home games, including weekends and holidays
• Available to work up to 40 hours a week
• Enrolled in a college/university program, preferably with concentration in Sports Administration / Sport Management, journalism or communications.
• Knowledge of hockey at both the professional and amateur levels is an asset
• 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
• You are fully vaccinated against Covid-19

Additional information

Apply by: October 16, 2022

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

Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment Partnership 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 [email protected]. Please note this email is only for accommodation requests. Resumes sent to this email address will not be considered.