Intern, Public Relations (Year Round)

St. Louis CITY SC; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Louis CITY SC is seeking a Public Relations Intern to support the PR team in developing and implementing communications and media relations strategies at local, regional, and national levels.

The role offers hands-on experience with press materials, media outreach, event support, and weekly/quarterly reporting. The position requires 20–30 hours per week during regular business hours, with flexibility for non-traditional hours as needed.

Qualifications

• Intern candidates should be working towards an undergraduate or graduate degree with an interest in working in corporate communications, public relations or sports operations/management
• Experience in corporate communications, public relations or marketing roles with specific experience in the sports, media and/or entertainment industries is a plus
• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills, including creative approaches to internal and external marketing and communications platforms
• Must have knowledge of the local sports, entertainment and media landscape
• Must be self-motivated, highly organized, detail-oriented and have a strong sense of accountability

Responsibilities

• Assisting in the creation of media materials, including press releases, media alerts, fact sheets and Q&As.
• Monitoring, tracking and analyzing media coverage and assisting with the creation of weekly and quarterly communications reports.
• Researching industry trends, news and award opportunities.
• Creating and pitching feature ideas to local, regional, and national media.
• Supporting interview preparation, including creating strategic messaging and background information.
• Writing stories for internal and external audiences.
• Providing on-site assistance at media and club events.
• Developing/updating media lists and influencer outreach lists.
• Additional responsibilities, including matchday support, as assigned.

Skills

AP style writing

Media relations

Communications strategy

Microsoft Office

Teamwork

Job description

Position

Intern, Public Relations (Year Round)

Location

St. Louis, MO

Job Id

354

# of Openings

1

Job Title

Intern, Public Relations

Who CITY is

St. Louis CITY is more than just the newest local MLS soccer team, we have quickly become the heartbeat of St. Louis and are leading the frontier of an emerging cultural renaissance. Join our growing family of 500+ visionaries in a fun and fast-paced work environment that provides unmatched potential for new ideas, personal growth, and immediate impact.

Who you are

CITY provides a progressive and supportive workplace that lets YOU be YOU. We value unique experiences and perspectives, and we hire employees who leverage their differences to add value.

Feel the impact of your ideas come to life as you join in the thunderous roar of 22,500 impassioned fans at our state-of-the art facility.

What CITY does

Join us today in the mission of uniting the St. Louis Region and redefining what it means to be a soccer team.

JOB SUMMARY

The Public Relations Intern will be responsible for assisting the Public Relations team in developing and implementing communications and media relations strategies on a local, regional, and national level.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assisting in the creation of media materials, including press releases, media alerts, fact sheets and Q&As.


• Monitoring, tracking and analyzing media coverage and assisting with the creation of weekly and quarterly communications reports.


• Researching industry trends, news and award opportunities.


• Creating and pitching feature ideas to local, regional, and national media.


• Supporting interview preparation, including creating strategic messaging and background information.


• Writing stories for internal and external audiences.


• Providing on-site assistance at media and club events.


• Developing/updating media lists and influencer outreach lists.


• Additional responsibilities, including matchday support, as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Intern candidates should be working towards an undergraduate or graduate degree with an interest in working in corporate communications, public relations or sports operations/management


• Experience in corporate communications, public relations or marketing roles with specific experience in the sports, media and/or entertainment industries is a plus


• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills, including creative approaches to internal and external marketing and communications platforms


• Must have knowledge of the local sports, entertainment and media landscape


• Must have the ability to demonstrate uncompromising judgment and discretion to protect the confidentiality/privacy of others, and company documents and records


• Must be self-motivated, highly organized, detail-oriented and have a strong sense of accountability, while exercising flexibility and adaptability to change


• Must have strong teamwork and relationship management skills; works effectively with all personalities to support a strong culture


• Must have the ability to compose documents in AP style using correct grammar and spelling Proficient with Microsoft Office


• The physical demands of this position are representative of those that might be met by an employee for him or her to successfully perform the essential functions of the position. These include being both mobile and stationary throughout the workday, having the ability to transport 20 pounds and being able to operate a computer and other business equipment found in the office


• Must be able to work a 20-30 hours per week, during regular business hours for the position and have the ability to work non-traditional hours in non-traditional settings, holidays, nights, and weekends, as necessary

St. Louis CITY SC is building a team that is passionate about their work, the success of our Club and the growth and revitalization of our region. We desire people who hold themselves and others accountable and are driven by setting new standards for fan engagement.

TKFC LC is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.