Game Night Administrator

GAME NIGHT ADMINISTRATOR SUMMARY: Position Title: Game Night Administrator Department: Marketing Status: Seasonal/PT/Freelance Reports to: Manager, Social Medial Strategy & Content Location: Remote Start Date: June 2025 Application Deadline: May 15, 2025 COMPANY DESCRIPTON: The Canadian Football League is Canadas 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 Canadas 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 CFLs 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: The Game Night Administrator at the CFL is responsible for creating engaging, visually appealing content that aligns with league storylines and highlights the CFL in a positive light. This seasonal role covers CFL games remotely, with the potential to cover games in your home market, and requires availability on nights and weekends throughout the regular season, with the potential of additional games during the playoffs and Grey Cup. As a Game Night Administrator, youll have the opportunity to bring creative, out-of-the-box thinking to showcase the excitement of CFL games and engage fans with compelling content. RESPONSBILITIES:

• Create Engaging Social Media Content: Produce creative content for social media that captures the excitement of CFL games and amplifies league storylines, showcasing the spectacle of the sport.
• Storytelling and Packaging of Content: Responsible for gathering content from the broadcast and Live Content Creators to create compelling and engaging social posts.
• Collaborate with CFLs Social Media Team: Work closely with the CFL Social Media team to execute content requests, ensuring alignment with marketing, partnerships, and overall league objectives.
• Partner with Live Content Creators: Collaborate with Live Content Creators to deliver high-quality, on-brand content across all social media platforms, ensuring consistency in voice and visuals in accordance to CFL Social Strategy.
• Commit to Game Coverage: Cover 25-30 games throughout the regular season, with opportunities to support playoff games and the Grey Cup, ensuring content is consistently produced and shared.
• Follow Social Media Strategies & Guidelines: Adhere to the CFLs social media strategies, HR policies, and content guidelines to maintain brand integrity and ensure compliance with all regulations.

QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS:

• 1+ year of professional experience in live sports coverage.
• Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop for graphic design.
• Experience in video editing and formatting for social media platforms.
• Solid understanding of social media trends, platforms, and how to tailor content for each.
• Strong visual storytelling skills with a passion for sports.
• Familiarity with football, particularly the CFL, and a genuine love of the game.
• Knowledge of journalism practices and social media marketing.

OTHER CONSIDERATIONS:

• 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.

CONTACT: To be considered for this opportunity, please submit your 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. For additional information on the Canadian Football League, please visit our website at www.cfl.ca.