The Edmonton Riverhawks are all about throwing epic parties for our fans and keeping the fun rolling on social media! With nearly 150,000 fans at our games in 2025 and 45,000 followers across our platforms, we’re seeking a creative and hardworking Social Media Manager to join our staff for the 2026 season.


As the Social Media Manager, you will help lead the content and digital marketing strategy, develop creative content through the use of videos, graphics and writing, and manage the content publishing platforms across social media, and other marketing avenues.

Serve as the witty and approachable digital voice of the Riverhawks by engaging with fans through comments, messages, trends, and timely interactions

Track and analyze performance metrics including engagement, reach, growth, and video performance across platforms Identify trends, cultural moments, and platform shifts to inform future content strategies

Keep up to date on Riverhawks results, announcements, and player stories, being ready to support with related social media content.

Ensure all content aligns with brand standards, tone, and voice

Plan, create, schedule, and publish daily content including live event coverage, short-form video, behind-the-scenes access, promotions, theme nights, seasonal experiences, and community initiatives

Design social media graphics for socials, advertisements, newsletters, and web

Collaborate with internal teams, players, and partners to develop creative and engaging content.

Help plan, create, and execute paid digital advertising campaigns and strategies on social media channels.

Track and analyze performance metrics for paid digital advertising.

Assign roles and responsibilities for other staff members and interns to ensure full coverage of action, fan engagement, and key moments across the stadium

Help develop interns’ skills in content creation, video capture, editing, and
live-event storytelling

Review and curate content created by other team members to ensure quality, consistency, and brand alignment

in social media, marketing, or communications in a professional organization.

Strong understanding of major social platforms, including trends, short-form video formats and platform-specific best practices

Experience with video and photo editing for social media (CapCut, Adobe, Final Cut, Lightroom, etc.)

Graphic design skills and experience creating social graphics (Canva, Adobe, or similar tools)

Familiarity with DSLR and Mirrorless cameras is a plus 

Experience covering live events is a plus

Clear writing skills with strong attention to detail

A basic understanding of baseball knowledge is a plus

Highly organized and able to manage multiple deadlines

Ability to work in a fast-paced, continually changing environment

Must be available to work all 27 regular season Riverhawks games, including evenings and weekends as required for games and events

Self-motivated with the ability to work independently or as part of a team.


Based on a 40-hour work week, though hours will vary throughout the
summer depending on the Riverhawks schedule. This role will include evenings and weekends, with some weeks exceeding 40 hours and others requiring fewer hours.

Think this role is the perfect fit for you? Send us your application to
maddie.murdoch@gohawks.ca.


In your application, please include a resume, a portfolio of previous social media work or the handles of any social media accounts you’ve managed.
The deadline to apply is 

.
Please note: Interviews will be by invitation only. Official interview invites will be sent out in the near future.

Social Media Manager

Ready to gain real-world experience in the sports entertainment industry,
where fun is part of the job?!?!


If you’re an energetic and creative university student studying communications, marketing, or something related, we want you to join our team for the 2026 season!
The 

are all about throwing epic parties for our fans and keeping the fun rolling on social media! With nearly 150,000+ fans at our games in 2025 and 45,000 followers across our platforms, we’re looking for a hardworking student to help us take our online presence to new heights as a 

 Help us post across all Riverhawks platforms before, during, and after games, as well as for other community events.

Create fun and on-brand content for Instagram, X, TikTok, Facebook, YouTube, and LinkedIn.

Use social media to get the word out about Riverhawks games, theme nights, and ticket sales.

Help grow our following on all platforms and engage with fans.

Assist with creating graphics for social media, website updates, and the newsletter as needed.

Keep up to date on Riverhawks results, announcements,  and player stories, being ready to support with related social media content.

Be a part of the brainstorming and creative process for new ideas.

: Assist with any other tasks related to game days or community events.


You get social media, Instagram, TikTok, X, and beyond, and know what's trending

You’re creative and love brainstorming fresh, exciting, and out-of-the-box ideas.

You have experience with graphic design tools like Photoshop, Canva, or similar programs.

You have experience with video editing, especially short-form content like TikToks and Reels.

You’re all about collaboration with your peers and bringing new ideas to life.

You can represent the Riverhawks brand with positivity and professionalism, whether you’re online, at the stadium, or in the community.

Availability for all 27 home games during the 2025 season is a must!

You can provide a portfolio of previous social media work.

: We’re looking for a student based in the Metro Edmonton area, as this role primarily involves work at RE/MAX Field.

: Early-Mid May (with preparation for the upcoming season).

: Early August (at the end of the baseball season).

: Hours will vary throughout the summer, changing weekly based on the baseball schedule, and will include evenings and weekends.

: This internship offers the chance to earn college or university credit and includes a summer honorarium.

Think this role is the perfect fit for you? Send us your 

) to maddie.murdoch@gohawks.ca, with “Social Media Internship” in the subject line.

We can’t wait to see how you can help us grow the Riverhawks brand!


Please note: Interviews will be by invitation only. Official interview invites will be sent out in the near future.

Social Media Intern

Ready to gain real-world experience in the sports entertainment industry, where fun is part of the job?!?!


If you’re an energetic and creative university student studying sports management, marketing, or something related, we want you to join our team for the 2026 season!

are all about throwing epic parties for our fans and keeping the fun rolling on social media! With nearly 150,000+ fans at our games in 2025 and 45,000 followers across our platforms, we’re looking for a hardworking student to help us take our game day experience to the next level as a 

Help manage between-inning contests both in the stands and on the field, including setup, takedown, and execution. Assist with fan giveaways, prizes, and maintaining props for in-game entertainment.

: Coordinate contestants for between-inning contests and interact with fans throughout the game in a positive and respectful manner.

Coordinate Pre-Game and Post-Game Activities: 

Including ceremonies, first pitches, post-game dance parties, fireworks, and more.

: Join the brainstorming sessions and help shape fresh ideas to take our theme nights and promotions to the next level in 2026!

Get fans of all ages pumped up with your lively attitude, leading cheers, and joining in on our in-game antics when called upon. 

Attend community appearances with players, mascots, and other team representatives as a member of our “street team”.

: Help with various game day or community event tasks, such as stadium set-up, managing performers (dancers, musicians, mascots, etc), assisting with customer needs, and overseeing activations like bouncy castles, promotional tables, etc.

, and full of energy, always ready to go the extra mile to create unforgettable experiences for fans at the ballpark!

, often chaotic environment and can handle whatever comes your way with professionalism.

and enjoy brainstorming fun, out-of-the-box ideas for theme nights and pop culture-inspired entertainment.

is a bonus, but it’s not a dealbreaker!

with positivity and professionalism, at the stadium, or in the community.

: This role involves being on your feet for multiple hours, walking, sitting, bending, and lifting up to 50 pounds. The position will perform work in a stadium, office, and local community environment where noise/crowd levels greatly vary. The position is subject to varying temperatures and weather extremes.


Early-Mid May (with preparation for the upcoming season). End Date: Early August (at the end of the baseball season).

Hours will vary throughout the summer, changing weekly based on the baseball schedule, and will include evenings and weekends.

This internship offers college or university credit and includes a summer honorarium.

Think this role is the perfect fit for you? Please send us your 

to maddie.murdoch@gohawks.ca, with the subject line “Game Day and Events Intern.”



We can’t wait to see how you can help us put on the best show in the West Coast League!

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