Intern, Marketing & Events

Join the newest addition to the WNBA family as we bring professional women’s basketball to Canada! The Toronto Tempo is the WNBA’s 14th franchise and first Canadian team set to tip off this May. Our team is dedicated to fostering a culture of excellence both on and off the court. We are committed to empowering our players, engaging our fans, and making a positive impact in our community. We are seeking a dynamic, charismatic, go-getter as our Marketing & Events Intern reporting to the Director, Game Presentation. This individual will be joining the Tempo full time from May – August 2026 for a paid internship.

Job Summary:

The Marketing & Events Intern will support the Marketing team with planning and execution of game day entertainment, marketing campaigns, media execution, content, and fan engagement initiatives during the team’s inaugural season. This role will work collaboratively with the marketing, partnerships, content, communications and game presentation teams to bring the Tempo brand to life across digital, in-arena, and community touchpoints. This is a hands-on role in a fast-paced, live sports environment, with a strong emphasis on game day execution, content creation, and cultural relevance.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

Game Presentation and Events

• Support the Game Presentation team in executing game day marketing elements, including giveaways, promotions, and fan activations.
• Assist with setup, coordination, and execution of in-arena entertainment experiences.
• Help coordinate scheduling of entertainment teams and special performance groups across pre-game, in-game, halftime, and special event programming.
• Assist the Director, Game Presentation in sourcing, booking, and coordinating talent for in-game entertainment.
• Assist with game night execution in the arena control room and throughout the venue.
• Facilitate in-game promotions and help drive fan engagement through contests, giveaways, and other promotional activities.
• Collaborate with departments across Toronto Tempo to help deliver a seamless, engaging, and memorable fan experience.
• Support the planning and execution of community events and pop-ups throughout the season.
• Assist with on-site setup, coordination, and teardown for community events.

Brand & Campaign Marketing

• Support the Director, Brand & Community by bringing marketing campaigns to life across social, digital, and in-arena moments.
• Support the execution of game theme nights (like Pride, Heritage Nights, and Fan Celebration) to ensure our Tempo brand is well reflected.
• Provide printing and shipping support to the team as needed.

Content & Social

• Help the team capture content on game days, events, and in the community.
• Assist the Manager, Social Media Marketing with writing social captions for online content.
• Ensure content calendars up to date to keep the Marketing team organized.
• Stay on top of trends and flag opportunities for the Tempo to show up online in real time.

Communications & Media

• Support the Communications team with game day and event logistics, including media check-in and on-site coordination.
• Help prepare and organize media materials and internal communications documents.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Currently a post secondary student in any program or recent graduate.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, comfortable dealing with ambiguity, and a “no job too big or small” attitude.
• Self-starter able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Must be able to commute to our downtown Toronto office or Coca-Cola Coliseum four days a week a minimum.
• Must be available to work weeknights, late nights, and weekends throughout the entire internship.

Required Key Competencies:

• Confidentiality – ability to keep confidentiality and to practice discretion.
• Adaptability – flexible in the face of change, maintains a positive demeanor, can handle conflicting priorities without loss of composure.
• Organization – able to plan, prioritize and execute in a fast-paced environment.
• Proactivity – anticipates needs and challenges; acts with foresight.
• Communication– strong written, verbal and interpersonal skills.
• Service Driven – interacts positively with staff, media, players, and external partners.
• Team Player - handles responsibilities well as part of a group and when solely responsible for a task or outcome.
• Judgement - able to make reasonable decisions as needed in the absence of direction, refers problems/issues to another appropriate person in a timely manner, can be trusted to work without constant or direct supervision.

Why Join Us:

• Be a part of the historic launch of the first WNBA team in Canada.
• Work in a dynamic and supportive environment with opportunities for growth and development.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunity to make a significant impact on the growth of women’s sports in Canada.

How to Apply:

Please submit your resume, cover letter, and any relevant portfolio materials as one file via LinkedIn. We are accepting applications until Monday April 6, 2026 at 9:00 AM EST.

The salary range for the Intern, Marketing & Events role is $1232.00 CAD biweekly.

All applications submitted to the Tempo are always reviewed in detail by our HR team. In certain aspects of the hiring process artificial intelligence (AI) tools may be used, specifically for resume screening. These tools support our team and are used to help bring relevant criteria to the foreground and do not replace human judgment. We are committed to using AI responsibly, fairly, and in compliance with applicable employment and anti-discrimination laws. We regularly review these tools to help prevent bias or discrimination.

Toronto Tempo is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable laws.