Intern- Social Media Internship Fall 2026

Gondola; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 6,000 - 9,000; Part time

Job summary

D.C. United Marketing Department is seeking a Social Media Intern for Fall 2026. Open to undergraduate or graduate students aiming to enter sports marketing.

You will support content ideation, creation, and copywriting while gaining hands-on exposure to matchday coverage and club communications. You should be pursuing a degree in communications, marketing, or multimedia, with strong social media skills and willingness to work on weekends/evenings; background in soccer is a plus and credit may be

Qualifications

• Experience with managing social media and capturing content.
• Eligible to receive college credit for the internship.
• Pursuing a college degree in communications, marketing, multimedia or related field.
• Experience in sports and soccer is a plus.
• Work may require matchday, weekends, and/or evening work.
• Must pass a background check.

Responsibilities

• Assist with social content ideation, creation, and copywriting.
• Assist with real-time coverage on matchdays, training and other events.
• Research trends and topics in the sports and entertainment industry to create content that fits our strategy.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Social media

Content creation

Copywriting

Adobe Creative Suite

Microsoft 365

Teamwork

Communication

Detail-oriented

Education

Communications

Marketing

Multimedia

College credit eligibility

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Premiere Pro, Lightroom)

Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Job description

# Intern- Social Media Internship Fall 2026## D.C. United•### @dcunitedPosted on 7/30/2026•Intern## Job DescriptionThe D.C. United Marketing Department are looking for a talented and enthusiastic undergraduate or graduate student aspiring to enter the sports marketing industry to join us as the Social Media Intern for Summer 2026. This internship will allow you to learn about all club content and communication efforts, collaborate with multiple department teams, and learn essential social media practices for your professional growth to gain meaningful career experience. Interested candidates must submit a resumé and a link to an online portfolio (if available) or any examples of digital work.**ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES** Assist with social content ideation, creation, and copywriting.· Assist with real-time coverage on matchdays, training and other events.· Research trends and topics in the sports and entertainment industry to create content that fits our strategy.· Other duties as assigned.**REQUIREMENTS** Experience with managing social media and capturing content is a must.· Must be eligible to receive college credit for the internship.· Dedicate a maximum of 25 hours a week to the internship from May 2026 to early August 2026.· Pursuing a college degree, preferably in communications, marketing, multimedia, or related field.· Experience in sports and soccer is a plus.· Work may require matchday, weekends, and/or evening work.· The selected candidate must be able to successfully pass a background check.**COMPETENCIES (KSAs)** High-level expertise in social media.· Excellent oral and written communication.· Ability to manage multiple accounts.· Experience in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Premiere Pro, Lightroom etc.)· Experience in Microsoft 365(Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)· Ability to succeed in team-oriented and independent project environments.· Demonstrate a high level of detail-orientation, especially under deadline pressure.· Coachable, hardworking, multi-tasking, and positive attitude. Maintain confidential information.D.C. United is committed to uplifting our community, staff, and club. We are seeking candidates to be a part of our journey in our quest for continued organizational growth and another MLS Cup.D.C. United will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform critical job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.Please contact us to request accommodation.D.C. United is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). D.C. United reafirms its commitment to the principles of equal opportunity and diversity. D.C. United is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. D.C. United is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, pregnancy, religion, creed, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, genderidentity, gender expression, veteran status, or any other protected status in accordance with the requirements of all federal, state, and local laws. Employment decisions can include hiring, termination, compensation, benefits, promotion, training selection, or other statuses or conditions of employment. All employment decisions are made on the basis of individual skills, knowledge, abilities, job performance, and other appropriate qualifications.