Communications Intern

fccincinnati; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

FCC welcome gifts

Resume and profile reviews

Tour of TQL Stadium and MHTC

Community volunteer opportunities

Discount off team store merchandise

Job shadow opportunities

Paid hourly and/or college credit

Job summary

FC Cincinnati's Communications & Content team seeks a Communications Intern to develop writing, media and public relations skills. You will support staff on matchdays and in lead-up to games, based at the Mercy Health Training Facility in Milford and at TQL Stadium during matches.

The role runs during the 2027 MLS Sprint Season (Feb–Apr) with potential for continuation based on performance. Expect a 20-hour weekly schedule, with office time in Milford, OH, and stadium days on game weeks.

Qualifications

• Ability to work both independently and as a team member
• Strong interpersonal skills and a service mentality when working with media
• Always represent the club in ethical and professional manners
• Fast typing and proofreading/editing skills
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word and email platforms

Responsibilities

• Writer and Editor: Assist the Communications Staff with written materials produced by the department; serve as copy editor; gather information for pieces; help grow FC Cincinnati Academy output; transcribe quotes quickly and accurately.
• Sports Information Assistant: Research and distribute notes, stats, and information for FC Cincinnati; prepare game notes for internal and external media and broadcast teams.
• Press Operations Assistant: Assist with press operations, media access during training, and press conference setup/breakdown; ensure media compliance at TQL Stadium.
• Corporate Communications: Assist with written materials to publicize club efforts on the corporate side.
• Other duties as assigned by the Manager of Communications and staff related to weekly and matchday operations.

Skills

Independent work

Teamwork

Interpersonal skills

Ethical conduct

Typing speed

Proofreading

Editing

MS Word

Email platforms

Tools

None

Job description

Job Title: Communications Intern

Department: Communications & Content

Reports to: Manager of Communications

Job Summary

The Communications Intern will become a part of the FC Cincinnati Communications & Content team. This position will hone communications, media and public relations and writing skills, and it requires an upbeat attitude, a commitment to learning and improving, and a willingness to help where needed. The Communications Intern will assist the FC Cincinnati Communications staff both on an FC Cincinnati matchday and in the days and weeks leading up to a match. This role is primarily based at our Mercy Health Training Facility in Milford during the week and at TQL Stadium during matches.

Please note this position is allotted for the 2027 MLS Sprint Season, which runs from February through April. However, there may be an opportunity for continued employment during the 2027-2028 season based on organizational needs and individual performance.

What You’ll Do:

• Writer and Editor : Assist the Communications Staff with the multitude of written materials produced by the department throughout the season, including press releases and recaps. Serve as a copy editor for the written materials. Work with cross-departments, both on the technical side and in the front office, throughout the organization to gather information for the written pieces. Work closely to enlarge the output of written materials regarding the FC Cincinnati Academy. Collect and quickly transcribe selected and useful quotes from press conferences and locker room media availability promptly and accurately.
• Sports Information Assistant : Assist the Communications Staff with the research and distribution of notes, statistics, and information regarding FC Cincinnati. Assist with game notes dispersed for every FC Cincinnati match, home or away, to be distributed internally and externally to media and broadcast teams.
• Press Operations Assistant : Assist the Communications Staff with press operations including assisting with media access during training sessions. Assist with the production, setup, and breakdown of press conferences. On game days, ensure proper media compliance at TQL Stadium for photographers, videographers and written press. Troubleshoot as needed, working with the club's Communications staff to solve issues related to media check-in and accreditation.
• Corporate Communications : Assist the Communications Staff with the multitude of written materials produced and needed to publicize the club's efforts on the corporate side.
• Other duties as assigned by the Manager of Communications and Communications staff related to weekly and matchday operations.

What You’ll Bring

• Ability to work both independently and as a team member
• Strong interpersonal skills and a service mentality when working with media
• Always represent the club in ethical and professional manners
• Fast typing and proofreading/editing skills
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word and email platforms

Work Hours

This position will work 20 hours per week (including gamedays). Days and hours will be managed by the Manager of Communications, and will be subject to FC Cincinnati's MLS, MLS NEXT Pro and Academy game schedule. This position will have office time at the Mercy Health Training Center in Milford, Ohio, as well as TQL Stadium.

Why You’ll Love FCC:

• FCC welcome gifts
• Resume and profile reviews
• Tour of TQL Stadium and MHTC
• Community volunteer opportunities
• Discount off team store merchandise
• Job shadow opportunities
• Paid hourly and/or college credit opportunities

About FCC

Founded in 2015, FC Cincinnati is a Major League Soccer team based in Cincinnati, Ohio. After achieving significant growth and success in the United Soccer League, the team joined MLS in 2019. FCC won the 2023 Supporters' Shield - the annual award given to the team with the most points in the regular season - and clinched a spot in the 2023 MLS Playoffs for the second straight year. With a diverse ownership group with strong ties to Cincinnati, the club strives to unite the community both on and off the pitch through FCC Foundation, and its dedication to improving the lives of children through soccer and those in the West End Community. FC Cincinnati are committed to ongoing growth and recognizing the vital importance of company culture. The club's DNA code, created by the staff for the staff, is actively implemented every day. FCC have been recognized locally and nationally as one of Sports Business Journal's Best Places to Work in Sports 2023, named to the Honor List as one of "75 Great Sports Companies to Call Home".; on the Business Courier's Fast 55 as one of Greater Cincinnati's fastest growi