Content Writer (Ottawa 67's)

Reporting to the Manager, Content & Digital Media, the Content Writer (Ottawa 67's) will uncover and tell stories from across the 67's ecosystem, from players and coaches to billets, alumni, fans and community members. The focus of this role is not traditional game-by-game coverage, but storytelling that introduces personalities, builds emotional connection and helps strengthen the relevance of the Ottawa 67's in the market.

This part-time, contract role has an hourly rate of $25/hour. This is a temporary position and offers an on-site work arrangement. This position’s term is September, 2026 to March, 2027 (up to 10 hours per week). Hours may fluctuate throughout the season based on the team schedule and editorial priorities, including some evenings and weekends.

What you’ll do:

• Develop compelling written features that introduce fans to the players, personalities and people behind the Ottawa 67's.
• Find and tell human-interest stories from across the broader 67's community, including players, coaches, billets, alumni, fans, community partners and others connected to the organization.
• Conduct interviews with players, coaches, staff and members of the 67's community to uncover authentic and engaging stories.
• Help introduce and build familiarity with the current 67's roster, going beyond what happens on the ice to showcase players' personalities, backgrounds and journeys.
• Tell stories that celebrate the history, traditions and community connections that have shaped the Ottawa 67's.
• Support storytelling around key organizational moments, including promotional games, community initiatives, player milestones, alumni programming and other priority campaigns.
• Attend select practices, home games and team or community events to conduct interviews and identify storytelling opportunities.
• Collaborate with the Content & Digital Media team to identify editorial priorities and contribute story ideas throughout the season.
• Write and edit content for Ottawa67s.com and other 67’s-owned channels as required.
• Ensure content is accurate, engaging and consistent with the 67’s brand standards.
• Meet established deadlines while balancing longer-form features with timely storytelling opportunities.

What’s needed:

• Completion of or current enrolment in post-secondary education in journalism, communications, marketing or a related field is considered an asset.
• A strong writer with a natural curiosity about people and what makes a great story.
• Strong interviewing skills and the ability to make people comfortable sharing their experiences.
• An understanding of how storytelling can build connection between a sports team and its fans.
• Ability to take a story beyond scores, statistics and results and find the human angle behind it.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating closely with a broader content and marketing team.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and deadlines.
• Previous writing, journalism, communications or digital content experience is considered an asset, including professional experience, student journalism, freelance work or other published writing.
• Availability to work evenings and weekends based on the Ottawa 67's schedule.
• An interest in hockey and familiarity with the Ontario Hockey League; knowledge of the Ottawa 67's is considered an asset.

Applicants will be asked to provide writing samples or a portfolio demonstrating their storytelling ability.

Why Oseg?

Located at Lansdowne Park, the Ottawa Sports and Entertainment Group (OSEG) is the largest sports and entertainment company in the capital. We are proud owners of the Ottawa REDBLACKS, and Ottawa 67’s. We are also home to Atletico Ottawa, Ottawa Blackjacks, and Ottawa Rapid FC, and live events at TD Place. OSEG and its related Foundation were founded on the vision of its partners - to create year-round world-class guest experiences and give back to the Ottawa community.

TD Place is an advocate for equity, diversity, and inclusion and invites and encourages all candidates to apply for this role, including women, Indigenous peoples, members of racialized communities, persons with disabilities and persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities. Additionally, we are happy to accommodate any individual needs in keeping with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. If you require an accommodation in order to participate in the hiring process, please contact us to make your needs known in advance.

Please note this role will require interacting with the public, including in crowded spaces. TD Place is committed to providing a safe and enjoyable experience for all employees and guests. We encourage you receive a full dose of the COVID-19 vaccination (subject to applicable exceptions).

We appreciate the time and effort it takes to apply and thank all applicants for their interest. Our selection process utilizes AI to compliment application screening. We’ll reach out to candidates whose applications best match the role's requirements.