Salary: $37,000 / Annual (prorated to term)
The Opportunity
The Ottawa Senators are seeking an energetic, detail-oriented intern to join our Communication team as a Communication / Media Intern. This internship provides an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience with an NHL franchise and become fully engaged in the business of a major league sports team.
As the Communication/Media Intern with the Ottawa Senators, you will gain hands-on experience in the realm of sports communication and media relations. This internship offers the opportunity to work closely with the communications team, contributing to the effective management of media operations during regular season and playoff games. The ideal candidate will possess strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and a passion for sports communications.
Term: This is a full-time internship placement from September 2026 April 2027.
Number of vacancies: 1
Key Responsibilities
- Manage the media accreditation table for all Senators and Black Bears regular season and playoff games
- Assist Senators staff during regular and playoff games with press box operations
- Assist with post-game media relations
- Assist in producing and editing media information and stat documents
Qualifications (what we look for)
- Must be enrolled in a post-secondary program requiring a placement for credit
- Strong communications skills in English
- Excellent customer service
- Team player
- Bilingualism an asset
- Organized
- Detail oriented
- Ability to work under pressure
- Good knowledge of Microsoft programs (i.e. Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook)
- Flexible work hours required (Ability to work evenings, weekends and game nights as required)
Who We Are
The Ottawa Senators Hockey Club is a professional sports organization competing in the National Hockey League (NHL) and representing Canadas capital city. The Club delivers world-class sport and live entertainment experiences to the Ottawa-Gatineau region while operating in a fast-paced, collaborative environment across hockey operations, business operations, and event delivery, with a shared commitment to excellence, integrity, and community impact.
What We Offer
This internship offers an annual salary of $37,000, pro-rated for the duration of the term, along with hands-on, real-world experience in the sports industry. Interns receive two weeks of vacation accrued monthly and pro-rated to the length of the internship, as well as paid sick leave. Additional benefits include complimentary parking at the Canadian Tire Centre, access to tickets for select events, a free corporate GoodLife Fitness membership, and an employee discount at the Sens Store. The organization also has an active social committee that hosts multiple events throughout the year, and interns are welcome to attend these social engagements, along with opportunities to volunteer at signature events with the Senators Community Foundation.
We would like to thank all applicants for applying; however, only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Applications received will be maintained on file for a period of 6 months and may be referenced for future staffing requirements.
Senators Sports & Entertainment (SSE) supports the goals of Ontario Regulation 191/11 - Integrated Accessibility Standards and is pleased to accommodate applicants who have a disability during the recruitment process. Please inform the Human Resources Department at 613-599-0250 if you require a disability related accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process.
SSE is committed to building an inclusive process that respects the dignity and independence of people with disabilities.
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