Social Media Content Creator, Events and Entertainment

Job summary

The Social Media Content Creator is responsible for capturing, editing, and publishing high-energy, mobile-first video content during live events to drive ticket sales and engagement. They will also manage social media channels, including scheduling content, moderating comments, and interacting with the online community.

Job details

Reporting to the Marketing Manager, TD Place, the Social Media Content Creator is the creative force behind driving excitement and ticket sales for events across TD Place, Lansdowne, and the Ottawa Christmas Market. This role focuses on mobile-first storytelling, capturing, editing, and publishing high-energy content to boost event attendance and position Lansdowne as Ottawa’s premier entertainment destination. The ideal candidate is a creative trends expert with a mastery of social media tools who thrives in a fast-paced live environment This part-time, permanent role has an hourly rate of $22/hr. This is a replacement position and works on site for ten (10) hours a week (including evenings and weekends for event coverage). What you’ll do: * Attend live events across the TD Place and Lansdowne property to shoot, edit, and post high-quality, mobile-first video directly from your phone. * Manage TD Place social channels, scheduling content, moderating comments, and answering inbox messages. * Produce engaging, trend-driven content designed to boost awareness, drive ticket sales, and maximize attendance for announcements, on-sales, and event days. * Capture live event footage, behind-the-scenes moments, theme nights, and fan reactions to publish real-time stories, Reels, and Tik Toks. * Leverage native editing tools and trending content across TikTok, Instagram, X, and Facebook. * Brainstorm and execute innovative content ideas, giveaways, and social activations in collaboration with the marketing team. * Capture the vibrant community energy of Lansdowne while maintaining a professional presence around athletes, performers, and entertainers. What’s needed: * Post-secondary education in Content Creation, Digital Media, Marketing, Communications, or equivalent hands-on portfolio experience. * A proven track record of shooting, editing, and publishing polished, engaging content directly on a smartphone using mobile editing apps. * Deep knowledge of TikTok, Instagram, X, Facebook, and YouTube, with an eye for emerging digital trends and audio. * An innovative mindset with a strong portfolio or showcase of creative social media work. * Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to remain calm and professional in high-profile event environments. * A familiarity with social media management tools like Sprout Social. * Flexibility to work on-site during events, including evenings, weekends, and holidays. * Bilingualism in English and French is an asset. Why OSEG? Located at Lansdowne Park, the Ottawa Sports and Entertainment Group (OSEG) is the largest sports and entertainment company in the capital. We are proud owners of the Ottawa REDBLACKS, and Ottawa 67’s. We are also home to Atletico Ottawa, Ottawa Blackjacks, and Ottawa Rapid FC, and live events at TD Place. OSEG and its related Foundation were founded on the vision of its partners - to create year-round world-class guest experiences and give back to the Ottawa community. TD Place is an advocate for equity, diversity, and inclusion and invites and encourages all candidates to apply for this role, including women, Indigenous peoples, members of racialized communities, persons with disabilities and persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities. Additionally, we are happy to accommodate any individual needs in keeping with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. If you require an accommodation in order to participate in the hiring process, please contact us to make your needs known in advance. Please note this role will require interacting with the public, including in crowded spaces. TD Place is committed to providing a safe and enjoyable experience for all employees and guests. We encourage you receive a full dose of the COVID-19 vaccination (subject to applicable exceptions). We appreciate the time and effort it takes to apply and thank all applicants for their interest. Our selection process utilizes AI to compliment application screening. We’ll reach out to candidates whose applications best match the role's requirements.

What you’ll do

The Social Media Content Creator is responsible for capturing, editing, and publishing high-energy, mobile-first video content during live events to drive ticket sales and engagement. They will also manage social media channels, including scheduling content, moderating comments, and interacting with the online community.

Requirements

Candidates must have post-secondary education in a relevant field or a strong portfolio demonstrating mobile content creation skills. Proficiency in social media platforms and the ability to work on-site during evenings and weekends are essential requirements.

Listed skills

• Communication · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Content Creation
• Social Media Management
• Video Editing
• Mobile Photography
• TikTok
• Instagram
• Facebook
• X
• Sprout Social
• Digital Marketing
• Communication
• Trend Analysis
• Event Coverage
• Copywriting
• Community Engagement
• Smartphone Operation
• Energetic
• Bilingual (French/English)
• Advocacy
• Social Media Content
• Artificial Intelligence
• Editing
• Equities
• Sales
• Marketing
• Innovation
• Marketing Communications
• Marketing Management
• Social Media
• Storytelling
• Verbal Communication Skills
• Scheduling

Job areas

• Marketing
• Creative & Media
• Sports & Recreation
• Social Media Content Creator
• Digital Content Producer / Writer
• Sales and Marketing Managers
• Writers and Authors

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