Intern, Creative Strategy

Global Sports Jobs Limited; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Networking opportunities with global

All Pro learning and development

Exposure to top clients worldwide

CMHA mental health programming

Hybrid environment

Real-time industry experience

Job summary

THE·TEAM is offering a Creative Strategy Intern position within its Creative Strategy team. The role covers early-stage research, insights, and concept exploration across brand, content and experiential projects, in a structured internship program.

The fixed-term role runs from 12 January to 29 April 2027, with hybrid work and in-office presence required. The candidate will engage across brief to concept to presentation, collaborating with Creative, Insight, Experience and Community teams, and

Qualifications

• Curious, culturally fluent thinker with a strong interest in brand, creative and cultural strategy.

Responsibilities

• Conduct cultural, brand and trend research to inform creative strategy across department needs.
• Support the development of strategic insights, creative territories and big ideas through decks, mood boards and written frameworks.
• Track cultural moments, emerging platforms and creative best practices relevant to clients and projects.
• Collaborate with Creative, Insight, Experience and Community teams to help bring ideas from early concept through execution.
• Support administrative and operational tasks by organising materials, references and research to keep projects moving smoothly and efficiently.
• Assist in maintaining clear, efficient creative workflows while gaining exposure to the full creative strategy lifecycle, from brief to concept to presentation.

Skills

Cultural fluency

Trend research

Brand strategy

Collaborative teamwork

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Discretion with confidential info

Canadian work eligibility

Tools

Google Workspace

Keynote

Job description

About the Role

The Creative Strategy Intern supports THE·TEAM's Creative Strategy team through early-stage research, insight development and concept exploration across brand, content and experiential projects. The role sits within a structured internship programme designed to introduce driven students and young professionals to the sports and entertainment industry. The successful candidate gains exposure to the full creative strategy lifecycle, from brief to concept to presentation, working alongside Creative, Insight, Experience and Community teams. This is a fixed-term, full-time position running from 12 January to 29 April 2027.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct cultural, brand and trend research to inform creative strategy across a range of department needs
• Support the development of strategic insights, creative territories and big ideas through decks, mood boards and written frameworks
• Track cultural moments, emerging platforms and creative best practices relevant to clients and projects
• Collaborate with Creative, Insight, Experience and Community teams to help bring ideas from early concept through execution
• Support administrative and operational tasks by organising materials, references and research to keep projects moving smoothly and efficiently
• Assist in maintaining clear, efficient creative workflows while gaining exposure to the full creative strategy lifecycle, from brief to concept to presentation

Required Experience & Qualifications

• A curious, culturally fluent thinker with a strong interest in brand, creative and cultural strategy
• Enthusiasm for researching trends, music, media, design, internet culture and emerging platforms, with the ability to connect dots across them
• Comfort working in decks, docs and collaborative tools such as Google Workspace and Keynote
• Strong understanding of social media from a consumer perspective, with familiarity across platforms such as YouTube, Instagram and TikTok
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage tasks, meet deadlines and support multiple projects
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team setting while also taking initiative on independent tasks
• High attention to detail and ability to adapt in a fast-paced environment
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to anticipate needs proactively
• Professional demeanour and ability to handle confidential information with discretion
• Applicant must be a Canadian Citizen, a Permanent Resident of Canada, or have the ability to work in Canada

Workplace

• Hybrid working environment, with the successful candidate expected to be in the office a minimum of 3 days per week in addition to remote working

Salary

• $18.15/Hour

Benefits & Perks

• Access and networking opportunities with the global internship programme
• Participation in THE·TEAM's 'All Pro' learning and development programmes, gaining insights into all THE·TEAM services and products
• Access and exposure to top sports, arts, culture, music and entertainment clients around the world
• Participation in THE·TEAM's CMHA mental health programming
• Opportunity to work in a hybrid environment
• Real-time industry experience working alongside some of North America's top talent, including both clients and THE·TEAM employees

About the Company

THE·TEAM provides representation and marketing services to talent, brands and properties across 28 countries and more than 70 cities worldwide. In Canada, THE·TEAM has been recognised as the Sponsorship Marketing Council of Canada's 'Agency of the Year' for 5 of the past 6 years. Shaped by a belief in the unifying power of sports, music and entertainment, THE·TEAM leads with intelligence, ideas and influence.