Sports Marketing and In-Game Promotions Assistant

Term: January 5, 2026 – May 1, 2026

Support the Thunderbirds marketing team with in-game entertainment, festival event delivery, fan engagement, and community initiatives across varsity programs.

• Assist with in-game promotions, entertainment cues, and sponsor activations.
• Help coordinate performers: Thunder, Marching Band, Cheer, anthem singers.
• Support event presentation, runs of show, jumbo screen assets.
• Collaborate with Work Learn students and Varsity Events staff.

Application deadline: Initial review begins December 16, 2025; open until filled.

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To apply: Email your resume and cover letter to thunderbirds.marketing@ubc.ca with “Sports Marketing and In-Game Promotions Assistant” in the subject line.

Varsity Promotions Staff

Help create a high-energy fan experience across football, hockey, basketball, volleyball, and festival games including Winter Classic, Courtside, Pride Night, and Thunderstruck.

• Lead in-game contests, promotions, and giveaways.
• Support sponsor activations and theme night elements.
• Collaborate with producers, DJ, announcer, and Thunder.

Application timeline: Rolling review; early applications encouraged.

Apply by emailing thunderbirds.marketing@ubc.ca.

Varsity Events Announcer

Deliver starting lineups, sponsor reads, in-game promotions, and event protocol announcements. Primary focus is basketball at War Memorial Gym, with opportunities across other sports.

• Read scripted content including lineups and promotional messages.
• Follow runs of show while adapting to live flow.
• Collaborate with in-game producer, DJ, and operations staff.

Application timeline: Rolling review; early applications encouraged.

Apply by emailing guest.services@ubc.ca.

Student opportunities are posted on UBC CareersOnline. Search for “UBC — Athletics and Recreation.”

Eligibility: Must be a full-time UBC student (normally 12+ credits per term).