Social Media and Marketing Intern – The Beast Hockey Club

Background: Are you looking to launch a career in the ultra-competitive sports industry? Get a huge jump start through the Brampton Beast Internship Program. Through the Brampton Beast Internship Program, you will receive exceptional industry standard training and practices, and learn the tools that will allow you to immediately jump into the business.

The Brampton Beast Internship Program has launched careers immediately into organizations such as: • Brampton Beast / Cosmos Sports and Entertainment • Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment • Tennis Canada / Rogers Cup • Toronto Rock Lacrosse • Vancouver Canucks • Edmonton Oil Kings / Oilers • And many more!

Company Overview: The Brampton Beast are a professional hockey team in Canada. The Beast are members of the ECHL, and are affiliated with the NHL’s , and AHL’s . The Beast play their home games at the CAA Centre located in Brampton, . The team is dedicated and devoted to serving the community while continuing to advance the sport of hockey by providing exciting sports entertainment for a growing fan base.

Job Description: The Brampton Beast Hockey Club is scouting for committed, energetic, and outgoing individuals with a passion for both customer service and hockey. The Social Media and Marketing internship provides a hands-on learning experience for those eager to obtain a position in the industry in the scope of social media and digital marketing.

Includes, but not limited to: • Assist in the development of Original Content / Marketing ideas • Help generate content for social media (i.e. Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram) • Assist with the preparation and scheduling of game-day tweets • Development, evaluation and execution of various marketing initiatives (i.e. grassroots, online, etc.) • Provide assistance with official social media channels on game day (i.e. Facebook, live tweeting, etc.)

• Assist with the maintenance of social media accounts, as well as developing ideas to maximize their marketing capabilities • Research sales and marketing initiatives to develop programs for the Brampton Beast

What YOU bring to the Brampton Beast: • Ability to work as an effective team player, as well as independently • Ability to effectively manage multiple projects/tasks of varying complexities, meet deadlines and work well under pressure • Strong understanding of MS Office Applications • Previous experience in marketing is considered an asset

Internship Requirements: • TO BE CONSIDERED YOU MUST BE CURRENTLY ENROLLED IN AN ACCREDITED COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY PROGRAM. Preference will be given to candidates who are currently enrolled in college/university programs relevant to Business, Marketing, Sport Management or related field of study • MUST be available to attend ALL HOME GAMES & events that take place during the internship period

Compensation: Unpaid internship (On the job travel expenses will be reimbursed. Travel to and from the internship will not be reimbursed)

Those interested in applying for this internship position can forward their cover letter and resume to Tyra Prada at [email protected]

CONTACT DETAILS: 7575 Kennedy Road South | Brampton, Ontario | L6W 4T2 [email protected]