Assistant, Talent Strategy

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.

**Job Description**:
As a valuable member of the Marketing team, you will support the Specialists/Coordinator, Talent Strategy & Player Relations on matters relating to the Toronto FC, Raptors, Maple Leafs and Argonauts talent roster. You will collaborate with internal departments to integrate talent-related initiatives into programs, appearances, sponsorships, etc. and further MLSE business objectives.

**Responsibilities**
- Assist Talent Strategy Specialists & Coordinator in developing mutually beneficial, authentic and meaningful experiences for players and MLSE stakeholders that further business objectives.
- Collect and filter requests, monitor deadlines, prepare reports, and ensure feedback is effectively and accurately communicated to all impacted.
- On-site Talent support for pre-event admin and logistics, production day execution, and signings.
- Facilitate Talent appearances at select Toronto FC, Raptors, Maple Leafs and Argonauts home games to enhance the game-day experience for fans and internal/external stakeholders.
- Maintain a tracking database and calendar for all Team and Talent appearances.
- Collaborate with MLSE departments to highlight Talent engagement, ensure accurate reporting and provide storytelling opportunities.
- Prepare monthly reports to measure commercial and community impact. Reports provided to Team Ops, Talent agencies and leagues.
- Various department financial and admin tasks and projects as necessary.
- Research best practices across the sports & entertainment industry and build strategic plan proposals.
- Please note this is a part-time role and up to 32 hours per week.

**Qualifications**:
- Demonstrated experience managing or working with professional athletes or VIPs.
- Strong understanding of basketball/soccer/football/hockey and respective leagues.
- Excellent communication, organizational and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Ability to multi-task and meet multiple deadlines.
- Able to exercise discretion, confidentiality and tact at all times.
- Proficient in MS Office, especially Excel; quick to learn new software programs.
- Must be able to work home game days, evenings and weekends, as the need arises.
- 2+ years’ experience working in a professional capacity.
- Work in compliance with the provisions of the Occupational Health & Safety Act.

Additional Information
- We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted._

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