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Hi, I’m James Nielsen. I’m a marketing and communications professional from Victoria, BC with over 15 years of experience in sports and non-profits. I’ve built a diverse multimedia toolkit—from copywriting, photography and graphic design to web development and social media management—delivering engaging content for teams, clubs and partners. Over the years I’ve developed content and communications strategies for organizations such as Victoria Highlanders FC, University of Victoria Vikes Athletics, Rugby Canada, and community pickleball clubs on Vancouver Island through Vancouver Island Pickleball.…Hi, I’m James Nielsen. I’m a marketing and communications professional from Victoria, BC with over 15 years of experience in sports and non-profits. I’ve built a diverse multimedia toolkit—from copywriting, photography and graphic design to web development and social media management—delivering engaging content for teams, clubs and partners. Over the years I’ve developed content and communications strategies for organizations such as Victoria Highlanders FC, University of Victoria Vikes Athletics, Rugby Canada, and community pickleball clubs on Vancouver Island through Vancouver Island Pickleball.

James Nielsen

Content Creator, Copywriter, Graphic Designer, +3

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Hi, I’m James Nielsen. I’m a marketing and communications professional from Victoria, BC with over 15 years of experience in sports and non-profits. I’ve built a diverse multimedia toolkit—from copywriting, photography and graphic design to web development and social media management—delivering engaging content for teams, clubs and partners. Over the years I’ve developed content and communications strategies for organizations such as Victoria Highlanders FC, University of Victoria Vikes Athletics, Rugby Canada, and community pickleball clubs on Vancouver Island through Vancouver Island Pickleball.…Hi, I’m James Nielsen. I’m a marketing and communications professional from Victoria, BC with over 15 years of experience in sports and non-profits. I’ve built a diverse multimedia toolkit—from copywriting, photography and graphic design to web development and social media management—delivering engaging content for teams, clubs and partners. Over the years I’ve developed content and communications strategies for organizations such as Victoria Highlanders FC, University of Victoria Vikes Athletics, Rugby Canada, and community pickleball clubs on Vancouver Island through Vancouver Island Pickleball.

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Hi, I’m James Nielsen. I’m a marketing and communications professional from Victoria, BC with over 15 years of experience in sports and non-profits. I’ve built a diverse multimedia toolkit—from copywriting, photography and graphic design to web development and social media management—delivering engaging content for teams, clubs and partners.

Over the years I’ve developed content and communications strategies for organizations such as Victoria Highlanders FC, University of Victoria Vikes Athletics, Rugby Canada, and community pickleball clubs on Vancouver Island through Vancouver Island Pickleball.

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Work Experience

Team Communications at FC Edmonton

January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2017

Develop and distribute content, media releases for international audience; coordinate MLS, NCAA, USPORTS, NASL, CSA requests; act as media liaison for players, technical staff and front office.

Media & Communications Coordinator at Rugby Canada

January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2022

Media and communications coordination; manage press relations and content.

Intern, Gameday / Communications Assistant at University of Victoria Vikes Athletics

January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2014

Gameday operations support; communications tasks; content assistance.

Media & Communications at Victoria Highlanders FC

January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2015

Media and communications for 2013-2015.

Communications / Social Media at Pacific Football Club

January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2019

Develop and distribute media releases, player profiles; support marketing and sales departments; manage club’s social media channels; coordinate front office and technical staff for internal and external requests.

Owner/Operator at Vancouver Island Pickleball Club

December 31, 2024 - Present

Develop content for internal and external audiences using Adobe Creative Suite, Canva; distribute media through social media management applications; newsletters, media releases, or organization website.

Communications & Multimedia Coordinator at Construction Foundation of BC

September 1, 2019 - July 1, 2023