Trainee, Brand Activations

Job Description:

At MKTG Sports + Entertainment, we offer a rewarding program for anyone seeking entry into the sports and lifestyle marketing industry. TheTrainee Programis a six-month, entry level, full time, immersive employment opportunity where you will gain practical industry experience. A full-time, permanent position at the end of the program is based on performance and position availability.

Job Description

The Brand Activations team develops and executes immersive brand experiences for clients across sports, entertainment, and lifestyle platforms. As a Trainee, you will support client programs throughout the activation process—from creative planning andlogisticsto onsite execution. Through research, coordination, and creative ideation, you will gain hands-on experience in experiential marketing while helping deliver engaging consumer experiences that bring our clients’ brands to life.Your primary responsibilities will include:

• Support the planning and execution of brand activations and experiential marketing programs

• Assistwith onsite event management including venue walkthroughs, floor plan coordination, and set-up/tear-down

• Help brief and manage Brand Ambassadors to ensure positive consumer experiences

• Communicate with vendors and external partners to supportlogisticsand secure program assets

• Assistwith budgets, expense tracking, and invoice reconciliation

• Contribute to post-event recaps, reporting, and key client learnings

• Brainstorm creative concepts and experiential ideas across client programs

• Research venues, vendors, and experiential trends to support program development

• Some travel (including weekends) may berequiredbased on account needs

QUICK FACTS:

• Program start date: Monday, July 13, 2026 

• This role requires 3-4 days each week on location along with other days as needed.

• This role will be in the following location: Toronto, Canada

• This application deadline is April 24, 2026 at 4pm Eastern. 

• You will be reporting to someone more senior on the team. 

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Qualifications

• College degree (Bachelor's or Associate's) preferred, relevant experiencein event management and executionwill also be considered. Brand ambassador work is considered an asset.

• Self-starter, focused,self-motivatedand ambitious

• Strongorganizational skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Ability to efficiently manage conflicting deadlines and priorities 

• Proficiencyin creating impactful presentations and comfortable speaking in front of peers / stakeholders 

• Comfortable working evenings and weekends & outdoors in a Canadian climate asrequired

• Must be willing to travel and have a valid Ontario driver’s license 

Additional information

The salary range for this position is $40,000-45,000. Actual salary within the salary range will be based on a variety of factors including relevant experience, knowledge, and skills.

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About MKTG Sports + Entertainment

MKTG S+E is a global agency that harnesses the power of sports and entertainment for brands. For over 20 years, we've ignited fandom and innovated activation in the world of sports and entertainment to make something worth noticing, engaging, liking, sharing and remembering. We leverage deep INSIGHTS and our network of seasoned & creative team members to create IMPACT between properties, fans & brands.

Today, we help brands move at THE SPEED OF FANS which means we aim to know fans better then they know themselves. MKTG S+E is a part of the broader dentsu Sports International network.

Inclusion and Diversity

We’re proud to be different and that starts with our people. To us, representation means more than just diversity; it means true equity. We won’t define people by their race, gender, sexual orientation, age, or disability. Individuality is what makes us great; we want everyone to bring their full self to work and create something amazing. We are constantly evaluating our practices and policies, creating and sustaining pathways to promotion, and intentional in how we create and distribute resources, giving people what they need to grow. That’s what we care about. So, whether you’re joining us, or looking to move to a different part of the business, we work hard to make sure we create opportunities for everyone. We offer team member support through flexible working arrangements andschedules that promote work/life balance along with progressive parental and caregiver programs as well as opportunities to give back to the community as part of our global social responsibility efforts.

If you have any reasonable adjustment needs arising from a disability or medical condition to fully participate in the recruitment process, please discuss this with our recruitment teams.

Working with us

By joining MKTG Sports + Entertainment, you’ll join a team of innovative, creative and caring people. We know that our agency’s success relies on the achievements of our team members – who we genuinely care about and value. MKTG S+E is led by our core values which focus on collaboration, community, inspiring change, pursuing excellence and celebrating bravery – all of which are foundational to our culture and how we treat each other and our clients. This is an opportunity to produce career-defining work. Along the way, you’ll team up with inspiring colleagues and encounter a richness of clients, cultures, and experiences. We offer exciting challenges, memorable experiences, and opportunities to shape your future.

Location:

Toronto

Brand:

Mktg Sports

Time Type:

Full time

Contract Type:

Temporary