Social Media Intern (Fall 2026/Winter 2027)

The Opportunity

The Ottawa Senators are seeking an energetic, detail-oriented intern to join our Digital Communications team as a Social Media Intern. This internship provides an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience with an NHL franchise and become fully engaged in the business of a major league sports team. 

As the Social Media Intern with the Ottawa Senator you will play an integral role in the planning and execution of social media initiatives for the 2026-27 season. You’ll support social media strategy, digital campaigns, and fan engagement efforts while gaining real-world experience in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate is proactive, detail-oriented, and passionate about sports, marketing, and creative storytelling.
This is ideal for someone interested in digital platforms, structured content systems, and web/app operations in a professional sports environment. 

Term: This is a full-time internship placement from September 2026 – April 2027 (8 months)

Number of vacancies: 1

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with running the official social media accounts for the Ottawa Senators English and French Social Media Channel, including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, Snapchat, YouTube and Threads 

• Maintain and update project management tools that direct social media content execution 

• Help with idea generation, content development, planning and scheduling for all social media platforms 

• Ideate, shoot, and edit daily videos for the teams’ various accounts as directed 

• Provide social coverage on gamedays and other live events 

• Evaluate and interpret performance analytics for the purposes of designing fan/follower growth strategies and engagement level improvements 

• Work with the Corporate Partnership department to ensure the successful execution of partner-affiliated social media posts and promotions 

• Monitor best practices and trends in organic and branded social media 

• Monitor, recognize and implement ongoing improvements to the workflow and output of each channel 

Qualifications (what we look for)

• Must be enrolled in a post-secondary program requiring a placement for credit 

• Strong communications skills in English, Bilingual candidates preferred 

• Experience with Adobe Premiere Pro and the Adobe Creative Suite, especially Photoshop

• Proficiency with MS Word, Excel, internet and Outlook to effectively perform duties as listed above 

• Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills, as well as a strong visual sense of cohesiveness 

• Possess strong organizational skills and be detail-oriented 

• Ability to work well both independently and with a team as well, as perform under the stress of deadlines 

• Adaptable, and able to react to change productively and assume other tasks as assigned 

• Knowledge of the Ottawa market and the NHL is preferred 

• The position will be  to lift and stack boxes in excess of 40 lbs. 

• Strong writing, editing, and copywriting skills. 

• Knowledge of social media platforms, trends, and content management tools. 

• Creative mindset with an eye for engaging content and brand alignment. 

• Strong organizational and time management skills. 

• Proactive, team-oriented attitude with a passion for sports and marketing. 

• Availability to work nights, weekends, and holidays as needed based on the schedules of the team. 
• Must live in, or be willing to relocate to, Ottawa-area 

Who We Are 

The Ottawa Senators Hockey Club is a professional sports organization competing in the National Hockey League (NHL) and representing Canada’s capital city. The Club delivers world-class sport and live entertainment experiences to the Ottawa-Gatineau region while operating in a fast-paced, collaborative environment across hockey operations, business operations, and event delivery, with a shared commitment to excellence, integrity, and community impact.

What We Offer

This internship offers an annual salary of $37,000, pro-rated for the duration of the term, along with hands-on, real-world experience in the sports industry. Interns receive two weeks of vacation accrued monthly and pro-rated to the length of the internship, as well as paid sick leave. Additional benefits include complimentary parking at the Canadian Tire Centre, access to tickets for select events, a free corporate GoodLife Fitness membership, and an employee discount at the Sens Store. The organization also has an active social committee that hosts multiple events throughout the year, and interns are welcome to attend these social engagements, along with opportunities to volunteer at signature events with the Senators Community Foundation.

We would like to thank all applicants for applying; however, only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Applications received will be maintained on file for a period of 6 months and may be referenced for future staffing requirements.

Senators Sports & Entertainment (SSE) supports the goals of Ontario Regulation 191/11 - Integrated Accessibility Standards and is pleased to accommodate applicants who have a disability during the recruitment process. Please inform the Human Resources Department at 613-599-0250 if you require a disability related accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process.

SSE is committed to building an inclusive process that respects the dignity and independence of people with disabilities.

SSE confirms that it does not use artificial intelligence (AI) or automated decision-making tools in its recruitment or hiring processes. All candidate screening, evaluation, and selection decisions are conducted by human recruiters or hiring managers using predefined, job-related criteria, ensuring a fair, transparent, and human-led hiring process in compliance with applicable employment and privacy laws.

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