Job Opportunities
Job Title: Social Media Coordinator
Do you love live sports entertainment AND social media? This position combines both of those things!
Sask Entertainment Group (SEG) and the Saskatchewan Rush Lacrosse Club is looking for a creative, sports and social media obsessed person to join our team for the position of Social Media Coordinator. This exciting opportunity offers a unique role to serve as the main voice of Saskatchewan’s professional lacrosse club through social media, website, mobile app, and several other mediums.
The social media coordinator will work closely with our creative and marketing department to deliver content on all of our social and digital channels such as Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube.
This role requires a creative, self-motivated, trustworthy, innovative person with a true passion for sports.
Major responsibilities include:
- Managing all social media channels
- Creating and implementing content strategies
- Coordinating, reviewing, and publishing content
- Providing live coverage of games on social media channels
- Providing regular updates on players, prospects, and staff.
- Graphic design experience is an asset (adobe creative cloud)
- Assist in creative and strategic marketing planning
- Administering player and statistical information
Other duties may include:
- Writing and distributing media releases
- Filming, editing, and producing video features is also an asset
- Editing and distributing game highlights
- Creating and providing media kits, stat packs, and rosters for game days
Qualifications & Skills:
- Exceptional literacy skills.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills are a must.
- Knowledge of lacrosse, preferably the NLL.
- Experience in adobe creative suite is an asset, but not required (Photoshop, Premiere Pro, Indesign, After Effects, etc.)
- Ability to work long, irregular hours, game days, weekends, holidays, community events, travel as required.
- Fluent and active in/on social media, current trends, pop culture
- Experience in the sports & entertainment industry is an asset
- Team oriented, ability to work well and collaborate with others.
- Proven oral, written, and presentation skills
- Creative and innovative team player with a cooperative attitude.
A competitive salary will be based on experience and skills. Benefits are also available as well as all equipment needed to perform.
To apply for this position please send your resume and cover letter to: careers@saskatoonblades.com
Application deadline is February 19th, 2023. Only those individuals moving forward in the hiring process will be contacted.
Job Title: Ticket Sales Executive – Sask Entertainment Group
Sask Entertainment Group (SEG) is looking for motivated and passionate individuals to join our ticket sales team. SEG owns and operates the Saskatoon Blades of the Western Hockey League and the Saskatchewan Rush of the National Lacrosse League, both playing home games at SaskTel Centre in Saskatoon.
We’re looking for people who are passionate about sharing sports with others. Your job will include coordinating group sales, corporate staff events at games, selling and managing season ticket member packages, providing excellent customer service to our fans, and encouraging people to come out and enjoy a night of live sports entertainment!
We offer;
- A busy and exciting work environment
- Opportunity for growth
- Great resources and support
- Competitive wages
- Group benefits
- Access to a dynamic, specialized industry
As a member of our Sales Team, you will be involved in all aspects of developing and implementing the overall sales strategy. In cooperation and coordination with many key stakeholders both internal and external of Sask. Entertainment Group, the successful applicant will understand the importance of building relationships.
The Sales Executive will create an impact through:
- Developing new sales leads
- Managing group, membership, and suite accounts
- Creating opportunity for season tickets, flex packs, group and single-game ticket sales
- Maintaining and facilitating payment plans
- Providing support in ticket sales and services like seat relocations and other customer service requirements
- Meet and exceed both weekly and monthly sales goals
This opportunity is for someone who wants to step into the sports and entertainment industry. 2 years of sales experience is preferred but not required for consideration. We are looking for someone with an interest in marketing and sales, with strong communication and organizational skills. Related experience in ticket sales through Ticketmaster or related ticketing platforms would be considered a strong asset. If you’re ready to step into the world of live sports entertainment, please send your cover letter and resume to careers@saskatoonblades.com. Application deadline is Friday, February 24th, 2023.
Job Title: Limo Driver
The Saskatchewan Rush are looking for a part-time limousine driver to transport fans and VIP’s to different events and games!
Saskatchewan’s professional lacrosse team has immediate openings for a casual limo driver. The driver would be responsible for safely transporting staff and fans to Rush games, community and partner events.
Requirements:
- Class One license with Air Brakes
Qualified applicants must be willing to commit to the demanding schedule of working sports; flexible hours which include game nights, weekends, holidays, and promotional events.
Your interest in this casual part-time position with Sask. Entertainment Group (SEG) is best expressed through application. Please submit your resume to allison@saskrush.com.
Game Day & Events Internship
Have you ever wondered what it’s like to work in sports? Do you have a passion for sports and event planning? This internship provides an incredible opportunity to learn what it takes to work in all areas of sports marketing and entertainment.
We’re now accepting post-secondary student applications to become an intern for our Game Day and Events manager for the 2022-23 season. This valuable learning experience will give you all the tools you need to create a career revolving around lacrosse!
Partnership Relations Internship
Are you interested in working in the sports industry? Do you have a passion for sports and good attention to detail ? This internship provides an incredible opportunity to learn what it takes to work in all areas of sports marketing and entertainment.
We’re now accepting post-secondary student applications to become an intern for our Partnership Relations Manager for the 2022-23 season. This valuable learning experience will give you all the tools you need to further your knowledge in the world of sports!