In-Arena Host (Contractor)
- Hamilton, ON, Canada
Full-time
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About The PWHL
The Professional Women's Hockey League delivers world-class competition and fosters meaningful connections with fans and communities through operational excellence, purposeful partnerships, and a focus on long-term sustainability. We are dedicated to cultivating a league culture rooted in integrity, innovation, and inclusion on and off the ice.
Position Summary
The In-Arena Host provides live hosting and fan engagement services through on-camera segments, promotional activations and scripted entertainment elements, helping create an energetic, welcoming and memorable game day experience.
Services
Independent Contractor Engagement
This is an independent contractor engagement, not an employee position. The contractor is not eligible for PWHL employee benefits, including health insurance, retirement plan participation, paid time off, or workers’ compensation coverage. The PWHL will not withhold income tax, CPP/EI (Canada), or Social Security/Medicare (U.S.) from contractor payments.
The Professional Women's Hockey League delivers world-class competition and fosters meaningful connections with fans and communities through operational excellence, purposeful partnerships, and a focus on long-term sustainability. We are dedicated to cultivating a league culture rooted in integrity, innovation, and inclusion on and off the ice.
Position Summary
The In-Arena Host provides live hosting and fan engagement services through on-camera segments, promotional activations and scripted entertainment elements, helping create an energetic, welcoming and memorable game day experience.
Services
- Deliver scripted material in a fun, engaging and professional manner.
- Host live camera segments, promotions, contests and fan engagement moments throughout the game.
- Collaborate with Stage Managers and the Game Presentation team to coordinate cues and segments.
- Engage with fans both on camera and throughout the venue.
- Adapt quickly to changes in the game presentation and live event environment.
- Maintain a strong and confident on camera presence with a live microphone.
- Participate in mutually scheduled rehearsals, run-throughs and other game day preparation.
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Previous experience hosting live sporting and/or entertainment events.
- Must be available to provide services at all 13 PWHL Hamilton home games.
- Strong on camera presence and microphone skills.
- Ability to effectively deliver scripted material and coordinate with Game Presentation personnel.
- Strong communication, organization and multitasking skills.
- Ability to provide services effectively in a fast-paced live environment.
- Professional, reliable, and collaborative.
- Candidate must be able to deliver services on-site.
- This engagement is based in Canada. Applicants must be legally entitled to provide services as an independent contractor in Canada. The PWHL does not sponsor work permits for this engagement.
- Knowledge of and passion for the PWHL and hockey.
- Flexibility to provide services on evenings and weekends as required.
Independent Contractor Engagement
This is an independent contractor engagement, not an employee position. The contractor is not eligible for PWHL employee benefits, including health insurance, retirement plan participation, paid time off, or workers’ compensation coverage. The PWHL will not withhold income tax, CPP/EI (Canada), or Social Security/Medicare (U.S.) from contractor payments.
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Responsibilities
Host live camera segments, promotions, contests, and fan engagement moments throughout PWHL Hamilton home games. Deliver scripted entertainment, coordinate cues with the Game Presentation team, and adapt to changes during live events.
Requirements
Applicants must be at least 18, have previous experience hosting live sporting or entertainment events, and be available for all 13 Hamilton home games. They must have strong on-camera and microphone skills, communicate and collaborate effectively in a fast-paced environment, and be legally entitled to work as an independent contractor in Canada.
Skills
- Live Event Hosting
- On-Camera Presence
- Microphone Skills
- Scripted Presentation
- Fan Engagement
- Promotional Activations
- Cue Coordination
- Communication
- Organization
- Multitasking
- Adaptability
- Collaboration
- Professionalism
- Reliability
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Categories
- Sports & Recreation
- Creative & Media
- Marketing
Keywords
- PWHL
- Professional Women's Hockey League
- Hockey
- Spectator Sports
- Live Event Hosting
- Game Day Experience
- On-Camera Segments
- Live Microphone
- Scripted Entertainment
- Promotional Activations
- Contests
- Fan Engagement
- Game Presentation
- Stage Managers
- Cues
- Rehearsals
- Run-Throughs
- Live Event Environment
- Independent Contractor
- Hamilton Home Games
- Evenings
- Weekends