Marketing Intern | MRG Live

MRG Live Ontario; Toronto; On-site; CAD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship

Access to free concerts and discounts

Casual culture

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

The MRG Group offers a paid marketing internship in Toronto, supporting Live Marketing & Ticketing with both administrative and creative content tasks. The role provides exposure to developing campaigns, executing content, and learning day-to-day workflows within a marketing team.

Start Date: January 5, 2027; End Date: April 30, 2027. The program emphasizes hands-on activities (80%) and skill development (20%), with opportunities to attend events and gain real-world experience in the Experience

Qualifications

• Ability to handle multiple projects at a time, while prioritizing effectively.
• Strong communication and writing skills, with high attention to detail.
• Reliable self starter, with enthusiasm for the role and a willingness to assist and work as part of a strong team.

Responsibilities

• Research artists and fan demographics, brainstorm creative marketing campaigns, and assist in community outreach efforts.
• Coordinate with internal teams such as our in-house Creative Team and external partners such as our advertising buyer, to support marketing initiatives in a timely and organized manner.
• Print and distribute live event posters around the office, venues, and downtown Toronto.
• Manage external media, photography and guestlist requests.
• Create, execute and maintain Loycals contesting platform for local and national contests.
• Submit recently announced shows to relevant, local event listings sites and platforms.
• Attend MRG Live events to capture social content (evening and weekends, as required).
• Assisting in monitoring presales and on sales.
• Creating and managing events on Square for MRG Live Credit Redemptions.
• Updating creative assets for digital placements across our owned and operated venues.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Multitasking

Communication

Attention to detail

Team player

Education

Marketing program enrollment

Job description

The MRG Live Marketing Intern will support the Live Marketing & Ticketing departments with both administrative and creative content tasks, gaining experience developing marketing campaigns, executing creative marketing content, and learning how a marketing team functions day-to-day and stays on top of ongoing workload and tasks. This Intern will support both the Marketing Managers, the Ticketing Manager as well as the Content Marketing team during their time in this role.

About Our Internship Program

The MRG Group Internship Program is designed to provide you with practical skills, valuable experiences, and exposure to real-world scenarios in the Experience industry.

The program is structured to ensure that 80% of your time is dedicated to performing activities specific to their role, while the remaining 20% is allocated to job shadowing, skill development, and team projects across various businesses within the MRG Group.

About The MRG Group

Founded in 2008, The MRG Group is Canada's largest independent entertainment company and a leader in experience creation. Our mission is to bring experiences to life for creators, fans, brands, and partners.

The MRG Group is an integrated network of companies operating across the hospitality, venue, media, ticketing (including the ticketing service Admit One), and insurance sectors. With a portfolio of 18 hospitality properties across Canada, The MRG Group also owns and operates an events business, a travel company, and a digital publication.

Key Responsibilities

• Research artists and fan demographics, brainstorm creative marketing campaigns, and assist in community outreach efforts.
• Coordinate with internal teams such as our in-house Creative Team and external partners such as our advertising buyer, to support marketing initiatives in a timely and organized manner.
• Print and distribute live event posters around the office, venues, and downtown Toronto.
• Manage external media, photography and guestlist requests.
• Create, execute and maintain Loycals contesting platform for local and national contests.
• Submit recently announced shows to relevant, local event listings sites and platforms.
• Attend MRG Live events to capture social content (evening and weekends, as required).
• Assisting in monitoring presales and on sales.
• Creating and managing events on Square for MRG Live Credit Redemptions.
• Updating creative assets for digital placements across our owned and operated venues.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Ability to handle multiple projects at a time, while prioritizing effectively.
• Strong communication and writing skills, with high attention to detail.
• Reliable self starter, with enthusiasm for the role and a willingness to assist and work as part of a strong team.

Considered an Asset

• Enrolled in or recently completed a marketing (or related) school program.
• An understanding of advertising principles and marketing trends.
• An understanding of social media and culturally relevant trends.
• An understanding of ad buying platforms.
• A passion for live events and music.

Internship Program Term

Start Date: January 5, 2027

End Date: April 30, 2027

What’s In It For You?

• Earn while you learn with a paid, full time internship (minimum wage).
• A vibrant, casual culture working alongside an unstoppable team of creators and innovators.
• Enjoy access to free concerts and special discounts across our venues and events.
• Bring your full, authentic self to a welcoming environment where you’re heard, valued, and respected.
• Unlock opportunities for career growth with a company invested in developing emerging talent.

Our Commitment

The MRG Group is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact us.

Thank you for your interest in The MRG Group. Given the anticipated interest in this role, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.