Content & Media Operations Fellowship (Sports / Gen-Z Culture)

Stadium Live Studios; Toronto; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading sports media startup in Toronto seeks a Content & Media Operations Fellow for hands-on experience in sports media environments. You will support content creation and in-app news operations, providing a valuable opportunity to distribute work to real audiences and enhance your portfolio. Ideal for students or recent grads in media or communications, it focuses on engaging content creation, performance metrics tracking, and collaboration with teams during live events. This is a time-limited fellowship designed for educational credit.

Benefits

Mentorship

Portfolio examples and strong references

Priority for future roles

Qualifications

• Experience creating engaging sports content.
• Strong knowledge of sports and pop culture.
• Ability to create content on camera is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support short-form content creation across social platforms.
• Assist with in-app content operations and notifications.
• Track performance metrics for content.

Skills

Content creation

Media operations

Knowledge of NBA and NFL

Adobe Creative Cloud

Social media editing

Education

Relevant degree in media, communications, or related fields

Tools

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Premier Pro

Job description

Content & Media Operations Fellowship (Sports / Gen-Z Culture)

Stadium Live is gamifying sports fandom – building the #1 Gamified Sports & Entertainment Platform for Next-Gen Fans. Think modern-day Barstool Sports x Duolingo for sports. Fans can make sports and pop culture predictions for free using virtual currency, complete challenges, and experience sports with millions of fans across the world. Our content reaches millions monthly across TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, Snap , and directly inside our app through live content, notifications, and news drops. We are backed by Union Square Ventures, KB Partners, Kevin Durant (35VC), and the founders of NBA Top Shot, Zenly, Club Penguin.

This is a structured, learning-first fellowship designed for students or early-career creators seeking hands-on media + content operations experience .

About the role

• This fellowship is for creators who want hands-on experience in real sports media environments. You’ll support both social content and in-app news operations—helping turn live moments into posts, notifications, and stories seen by millions. Depending on interest and comfort level, you may also participate in on-camera content for social platforms.

What you'll do

• Support short-form content creation and publishing across social platforms
• Help run in-app content operations (news setup, featured content, live moments)
• Assist with push notifications & content scheduling tied to sports moments
• Track basic performance signals (opens, clicks, engagement)
• Test headlines, hooks, and timing across platforms
• Collaborate with content and ops leads during live events
• Nice to have: creating content on camera along with the team

What you'll get

• Your work distributed to real audiences (social + in-app)
• Clear portfolio examples and strong references
• Mentorship and exposure to how media, product, and growth intersect
• Priority consideration for future paid or contract roles

Who's this for

• Students or recent grads in media, communications, marketing, journalism, or related fields
• Sports, pop culture, and internet-culture natives
• Detail-oriented, fast, and comfortable with tools and dashboards
• Curious about how content lives inside an app , not just on socials

This fellowship is time-limited, educational in nature , and suitable for academic credit or experiential learning programs where applicable.

Qualifications 🤓

• Experience creating strong and engaging sports content
• A strong knowledge of the NBA and NFL, other sports are a bonus too
• Strong sports and/or pop culture knowledge
• Experience with Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, Premier Pro) or equivalent digital media editing tools
• Successful candidates will be GTA-based and able to commute downtown

Nice to Have 😎

• Ability to edit own social media videos and photos
• Experience working in sports, gaming, social, music, or fashion tech is a plus but not require

How to apply

Note: Applications missing the required links/content will not be reviewed.

Please include:

• Links to social content you’ve created (videos, graphics, posts, edits — personal or school projects are fine)
• Links to accounts or creators you’ve worked on OR accounts you admire , with a brief note on why

We care more about taste, instincts, and effort than resumes.