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Department: Marketing
Status: Seasonal
Reports to: Senior Manager, Social Medial and Brand
Location: Ottawa, ON
Start Date: June 2026
Application Deadline: May 20, 2026
Company Descripton
The Canadian Football League is Canada's home for professional football. With over a century of rich history and nine member teams across the nation, the CFL provides world-class entertainment and excitement to a passionate and dedicated fan base. A season-long journey of unforgettable moments and must-see-TV broadcasts culminates in Canada’s largest single-day sporting event – the Grey Cup, where the newly crowned champions earn the right to hoist the iconic emblem of Canadian football.
The CFL leads a global movement to grow and modernize the game. The league is committed to a global vision as it connects with fans around the world. It is transforming into a digital-first sports league through an innovative, first-of-its- kind partnership with Genius Sports to maximize fan engagement through data analytics, technological advances, and sports betting.
Just as important as its industry-leading operations, the CFL proudly champions the values on which Canada was built – unity, diversity, inclusion, strength, and service to the community. The league is supportive of all peoples, cultures, and backgrounds, offering a respectful and inclusive working and playing environment, centered on acceptance and understanding. The CFL's successes are measured not only on the field and within its ranks, but also in its unparalleled impact in affecting positive change and bettering Canadian communities and lives.
Position Summary
As a Live Content Creator, you will be responsible for capturing organic video and photo content during CFL games. Your role will primarily involve working on-site at games, engaging in creative storytelling, and using visual media to highlight the excitement and spectacle of the CFL.
Responsibilities
- You will attend nine home games within your designated market to capture content before, during, and after the game, ensuring to cover both home and away teams, which will then be sent to game night administrators who will then package content from a storytelling point of view and publish on our channels.
- You’ll generate dynamic and creative video and photo content that aligns with the CFL’s vision for social media storytelling. This includes content for pregame, in-game, and post-game moments. Overall, your job is to not only capture the on-field product, but the overall CFL experience as a whole.
- You will work closely with the Social Media team based in Toronto, aligning your content with ongoing storylines and special marketing or partnership requests.
- You’ll have the chance to push the boundaries of sports content creation, generating innovative ideas and capturing unique moments that bring the energy of the CFL to life.
- Since this is a seasonal role, travel to and from the stadium in your respective market is required, with the possibility to work additional playoff games.
- At least 2 years of experience in capturing live sports content, ideally with a focus on football or other sports.
- Knowledge of how to tailor content for various social media platforms, ensuring each piece of content is optimized for maximum engagement.
- An eye for creating compelling stories through video and photos, capturing moments that resonate with fans.
- An understanding of football, specifically the CFL, to better capture the energy and dynamics of the game.
- Experience interviewing athletes is a plus, but not required.
- A genuine love for sports and an eagerness to contribute to growing the CFL’s presence and fan engagement through social media marketing.
- Work Schedule & Environment: Due to the nature of the business, the role requires availability during nights and weekends, with the majority of work taking place during the CFL regular season.
- Travel: to and from the stadium in your respective market is required, with the possibility to work additional playoff games.
The expected compensation rate for this position is $125 per game worked. This range represents a good faith estimate for this position and should serve simply as a guide. The specific compensation offered may vary based on the number of games worked during the term.
Contact
To be considered for this opportunity, please submit your cover letter and resume.
The Canadian Football League is an equal opportunity employer, and we are working to create a more diverse and inclusive work environment. We welcome applications from traditionally underrepresented groups such as women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, people living with disabilities and people identifying as LGBTQ2S+.
We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. The CFL may use artificial intelligence to screen, assess, and/or select applicants for an interview.
For additional information on the Canadian Football League, please visit our website at www.cfl.ca.
We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. For additional information on the Canadian Football League, please visit our website at www.cfl.ca.
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