Job Specifications
Location: Langley, BC
Organization: Vancouver Bandits / Bandits Sports & Entertainment
Reports to: VP Marketing and Sales
About the Vancouver Bandits:
The Vancouver Bandits are a professional basketball team in the Canadien Elite Basketball League, Canada’s top-tier basketball league. Based at Langley Events Centre, we’re building BC’s basketball culture through sport, entertainment, and community. From high-energy game nights to youth camps and digital storytelling, we connect fans to the game in authentic ways. Our team mantra is “One More, Everyday” It celebrates effort, consistency, resilience, and love for the grind; both on and off the court.
Bandits Sports & Entertainment (BSE) is a partnership built around the core belief that sports have the power to unite and inspire communities. BSE’s mission is to create meaningful connections across BC through year-round collaborations with partners that share a common goal of using arts, culture and sports to celebrate and showcase the passion of our fans. The Vancouver Bandits are the fastest growing staple in BC’s professional sports and entertainment ecosystem and are the founding brand under the umbrella of BSE. Each summer, the Bandits welcome fans to the world-class Langley Events Centre for CEBL competition and a riveting presentation of Canada’s top homegrown and professional athletes.
Role Description:
We’re looking for a hands-on, full-stack Marketing Manager who can think strategically, execute creatively, and drive results across every channel. You’ll be the engine behind our brand presence from ad campaigns and social content to website updates and email marketing. This role blends creativity and analytics, requiring someone who can design, write, buy ads, as well as optimize our marketing spends to move fans to action. This is an opportunity to help shape one of Canada’s fastest-growing pro sports brands and be part of a lean, innovative, and ambitious team.
Key Responsibilities:
Campaigns & Promotions
Support the planning and execution of marketing campaigns for ticket sales, community events, and fan engagement.
Help manage the campaign calendar and coordinate assets and deadlines across departments.
Track and report on campaign results to guide improvements.
Content & Creative
Design graphics, emails, and social visuals using Adobe Creative Suite
Write clear, engaging copy for social ads, emails, and website updates.
Assist with short-form video production and coordination with photographers/videographers.
Digital Advertising
Manage paid social and search campaigns on Meta Ads Manager, and Google Ads.
Monitor performance and make small optimizations to improve reach, engagement, and conversion.
Support fan acquisition and lead generation initiatives.
Web & Email & App
Maintain and update the team website using a CMS (WordPress or similar).
Build or refresh landing pages for tickets, camps, and promotions.
Drive our email marketing — design targeted and converting emails and managing fan lists.
Create and manage the editorial calendar for our Fan App.
Brand & Game Integration
Ensure campaign messaging aligns across digital, in-arena, and community platforms.
Support partnership and Foundation activations by creating marketing materials and recaps.
Events
Help identify and execute our brand presence at outside events
Drive lead generation at these events through funnel filling initiatives
Who You Are:
2–4 years of marketing experience (sports, entertainment, or small business a plus)
Comfortable working across design, digital ads, and/or copywriting
Strong understanding of Meta and Google Ads platforms
Familiar with Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere)
Some web/CMS experience (WordPress, Squarespace, or Webflow)
Creative thinker who’s also organized and reliable with timelines
Excited about being part of a growing sports brand with a startup-style culture
Compensation & Perks
Salary: $60,000 annually (based on experience)
Health Spending Account
Flexible hybrid work (Langley HQ + remote days)
Access to Bandits home games and community events
Opportunities for professional growth within Bandits Sports & Entertainment
Fast-moving, creative, and collaborative team environment
About the Company
The Vancouver Bandits are British Columbia’s professional basketball team. As the westernmost club in the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL), the Bandits offer an entertainment experience that combines a fast-paced game day atmosphere with a presentation of some of Canada’s top professional athletes within a world-class venue at Langley Events Centre (LEC). We know that what makes us different gives us an edge as both a team, and a community. Whether you’re a fan of sports, entertainment, or a great time on a summer nig...
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