Job DescriptionHigh-Performance Content & Marketing SpecialistFull-Time | On-Site | RISE Calgary Central SportsplexCreate daily content. Build community. Drive growth. Own the voice of a movement.The OpportunityRISE is more than just a basketball facility — it’s a lifestyle, a brand, and a community movement. From youth training (JR.RISE), full-time memberships, elite athletic development, and tournaments — to our EA Sports Lounge, Boom Coffee, and Courtside Cuts — we are building a culture that’s meant to be captured, lived, and shared.We need a high-performance marketing specialist to create nonstop, high-quality content and transform RISE into a 24/7 content engine — where every story, every training session, and every moment is documented and shared.You’ll help RISE become a digital portal for community-building, storytelling, sales, and engagement across all platforms.What You’ll DoCreate & post content 365 days a year — think of this role like you're running a 24/7 documentary of what RISE is all aboutBuild and manage daily content calendars, covering everything from promotions and tournaments to lifestyle moments and behind-the-scenes storiesCapture high-quality content from our basketball courts, gym, coffee shop, gaming lounge, barbershop, and classrooms — in the building every dayMaintain a balance of authentic, raw content with polished, high-converting promotional contentManage and grow all RISE digital platforms:LinkedIn (RISE business + CEO personal)InstagramTikTokYouTube (shorts & long-form series)FacebookWebsite (blogs, news, and updates)Grow our online community by joining relevant Facebook and LinkedIn groups, actively engaging with local and national sports/fitness discussions, and representing RISE as a thought leader and brandSpark and lead comment sections, DMs, story replies, and group chatsLaunch a YouTube Series that captures the heart of the RISE experienceEdit all content using Adobe Creative Suite (Premiere, Photoshop, Illustrator) with quick turnaround and high visual impactLayer videos and images with logos, subtitles, links, hooks, and calls-to-actionOrganize and manage a structured content library and drive foldersUse Basecamp to communicate with the leadership team, submit reports, and ensure transparency in planning and executionStay on top of trends, algorithms, hashtags, and virality triggers — you must live and breathe social mediaYour MindsetWe want someone who:Wakes up thinking about contentTreats our brand like it’s their ownThrives in fast-paced, high-output environmentsThinks 3 months ahead while executing todayBuilds content for community first, not just likesSees social media as a two-way dialogue, not just a billboardRequired Experience & Skills5+ years of experience in social media marketing, digital storytelling, and content productionProven track record of growing and engaging audiencesStrong Adobe Creative Suite skills (Premiere, Photoshop, Illustrator)Experience with AI & automation tools like ChatGPT, CapCut Pro, Descript, Canva ProFamiliar with scheduling tools (Later, Hootsuite, Metricool, Buffer)Excellent communication and organizational skills (experience with Basecamp is an asset)Deep understanding of Instagram Reels, TikTok trends, YouTube algorithms, and LinkedIn cultureAble to work on-site at RISE Calgary Central Sportsplex dailyExperience working with youth, sports, fitness, or lifestyle brands is a plusA team player who wants to build something bigger than a jobHow to ApplyThis is not a job for copy-paste applications. Show us what you can do. All applicants must submit the following 4 items:ResumePortfolio showcasing past work, campaigns, reels, analytics, and brand accounts you’ve managedShort Video (1–2 mins) telling us who you are and why you're the right fit for RISESample Post – Create a single post (graphic or video) that sells one of our programs (RISE Membership, JR.RISE, Rise Performance, or EA Sports Lounge)Only applicants who complete all four will be reviewed.CompensationSalary: $65,000 – $85,000 CAD/yearBonus structure tied to digital growth, sales impact, and engagementFull access to the RISE ecosystem – fitness, basketball courts, coffee lounge, gamingGrowth OpportunityPhase 1 (0–6 months): You own everything content, marketing, and communityPhase 2 (6–12 months): If proven, you hire and lead your first content teamPhase 3 (12+ months): You scale with us across multiple RISE locations, nationallyLocationThis is an on-site position based at RISE Calgary Central Sportsplex. Remote work is not available. You must be in the building to capture the energy, lead the story, and grow the community.Apply NowSend all four application components to:sunny@risesportscomplex.com
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