Coordinator, Social (Seasonal)

Join the newest addition to the WNBA family as we bring professional women’s basketball to Canada! The Toronto Tempo is the WNBA’s 14th franchise and first Canadian team set to tip off in May. Our team is dedicated to fostering a culture of excellence both on and off the court. We are committed to empowering our players, engaging our fans, and making a positive impact in our community.

Job Summary:

The Coordinator, Social will report to the Manager, Social Media Marketing and be responsible for supporting the execution of the Tempo’s social and digital presence. This individual will play a key part in bringing the Tempo brand to life across platforms, engaging fans in real time, and contributing to content that drives growth, engagement, and partnership value. The Coordinator, Social will support day-to-day publishing, content creation, and community management across the team’s social channels. This individual will need to be at all Tempo home games in Toronto and able to work weeknights, evenings, and weekends from April to October 2026 (approx. 6 hours per game day required).

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Support the execution of day-to-day social media publishing across Tempo channels, including Instagram, TikTok, X, Facebook, and emerging platforms.
• Provide live game day and event coverage, including real-time posting, content capture, editing, and publishing.
• Capture, edit, and produce short-form content for social platforms, including video, photo, and graphics.
• Create engaging copy for social posts that is reflective of the Tempo brand and engagement efforts.
• Monitor social platforms and actively engage with fans in a timely and authentic manner reflective of the Tempo brand.
• Identify and act on trending topics and cultural moments to amplify the Tempo’s voice and relevance in a timely manner.
• Support content planning and campaign execution in collaboration with the marketing team.
• Contribute creative ideas, storylines, and content opportunities that strengthen fan connection and brand storytelling.
• Assist with social reporting and tracking of key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Support social content capture and production at team events, media days, community activations, and other key moments.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Minimum 2 years of social media management experience, preferably within sports, entertainment, or a fast-paced brand environment required.
• Strong understanding of major social platforms, including Instagram, TikTok, X, Facebook, and YouTube Shorts required.
• Experience capturing and editing photo and video content for social media required.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Premiere Pro, After Effects or similar tools) preferred.
• Excellent copywriting and editing skills, with a strong understanding of social voice and tone required.
• Experience working with professional or collegiate sports teams preferred.
• Ability to balance creative excellence with quick-turn execution and adaptability.
• A collaborative mindset and openness to feedback and iteration.
• Passion for basketball, women’s sports, or community-driven storytelling is an asset.
• Must have your own equipment to use on a regular basis including camera, phone, laptop, editing software, tripod etc.
• Must be able to work flexible hours, including evenings, weeknights, and weekends.

Required Key Competencies:

• Confidentiality – ability to keep confidentiality and to practice discretion.
• Adaptability – flexible in the face of change, maintains a positive demeanor, can handle conflicting priorities without loss of composure.
• Creativity & Innovation – Generates fresh, original ideas that express the brand in compelling ways.
• Attention to Detail – Upholds design excellence and consistency in all deliverables.
• Organization – Manages multiple tasks and timelines effectively.
• Communication– Clearly expresses design concepts and rationale to both creative and non-creative collaborators.
• Proactivity – Anticipates design needs and identifies solutions before challenges arise
• Team Player - handles responsibilities well as part of a group and when solely responsible for a task or outcome.

Why Join Us:

• Be a part of the historic launch of the first WNBA team in Canada.
• Work in a dynamic and supportive environment.
• Opportunity to make a significant impact on the growth of women’s sports in Canada.

How to Apply:

Please submit your resume, cover letter, and any relevant portfolio materials all as one file via LinkedIn. We are accepting applications until March 16, 2026 at 9:00 AM EST.

The salary range for the Coordinator, Social (Seasonal) role is $250-300/game day depending on # of hours worked.

All applications submitted to the Tempo are always reviewed in detail by our HR team. In certain aspects of the hiring process artificial intelligence (AI) tools may be used, specifically for resume screening. These tools support our team and are used to help bring relevant criteria to the foreground and do not replace human judgment. We are committed to using AI responsibly, fairly, and in compliance with applicable employment and anti-discrimination laws. We regularly review these tools to help prevent bias or discrimination.

Toronto Tempo is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable laws.

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