Broadcast, Content, Pre-Production Intern

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.

As part of the MLSE’s Red Vertical Team, you will have the unique opportunity to play a key role in supporting the Red Vertical Team’s creative producers in the execution of content across a variety of different categories, including brand initiatives, network programming, game presentation, and social media efforts. You will primarily work within Scotiabank Arena but will often help coordinate and complete projects off-site.

This position encompasses work for the following teams: Toronto FC, Toronto FC II, the Toronto Raptors, Raptors 905, as well as the linear network NBATV Canada. Accordingly, we create content for a diverse range of needs and platforms, including brand campaigns, in-arena videos, team coverage, social / digital accounts, documentary programming and linear television shows.

MLSE’s Internship term dates are from September 11th, 2023 - December 22nd, 2023

Responsibilities:

• Act as production assistant to producers and production teams
• Asset research and collection via Dalet and HSAN for the Editors (training for Dalet will be provided)
• Help plan and attend shoots when needed, as well as assist with completing creative and technical needs
• Assist with pre-production and post-production needs

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.

• Knowledge of NBA basketball an asset
• Solid understanding of pre- and post-video production fundamentals
• A winning attitude with ability to exercise diplomacy and tact
• Working knowledge of digital editing and / or animation systems
• Excellent communication, organizational and interpersonal skills
• Knowledge and experience with all relevant social media platforms
• Ability to multitask and meet multiple deadlines
• Experience with Photoshop an asset
• Poise in live control room environment
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Currently enrolled in a University or College degree/diploma Program related to Marketing, Video Production or New Media Production field
• Demonstrates shrewd judgment with social media posts
• You are fully vaccinated against Covid-19

Additional Information

Apply by: July 5, 2023

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, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. 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 [email protected]. Please note this email is only for accommodation requests. Resumes sent to this email address will not be considered.