Paid Social Media Intern: Matchday Content & Growth

Fussball Club Cincinnati LLC (“FC Cincinnati”); Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; 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

Team building and networking

Paid hourly and/or college credit

Job summary

FC Cincinnati is seeking a Social Media Intern who is highly motivated, detail oriented, and eager to learn marketing and communications within a MLS Club. The internship is paid and involves up to 28 hours per week, including FCC home matches and events at evenings, weekends, and holidays at the Mercy Health Training Center.

This role supports the Coordinator of social media with tasks and projects while gaining experience during the 2027 MLS Sprint Season (Feb–Apr) with potential continuation

Qualifications

• Passion for social media and soccer.
• Positive, team-first attitude and collaborative mindset.
• Strong written and verbal communication with attention to detail.
• Comfortable shooting vertical content on an iPhone.
• Willingness to receive feedback and learn.
• Takes initiative and brings ideas to the table.

Responsibilities

• Drafting and scheduling posts, especially on matchdays.
• On-field matchday coverage: capturing goals and key moments on iPhone and posting to Instagram Stories in real time.
• Editing social-first video content (Reels, TikToks, Stories) using club footage, focusing on hooks and native formats.
• Supporting the creator and influencer program in office and on site at matches and events.
• Contribute as a copywriter for social media posts.
• Monitor and respond to FC Cincinnati’s social communities in a timely manner.
• Stay up to date on digital trends and best practices.
• Stay on top of social trends and pitch ideas for the club.
• Help execute the social media calendar and content strategy across all club accounts.
• Participate in weekly content strategy meetings.

Skills

Social media

Soccer knowledge

Team collaboration

Communication

Education

Undergraduate or graduate student

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

CapCut

Edits/Slate

Job description

FC Cincinnati is seeking a Social Media Intern who is highly motivated, detail oriented, and eager to learn marketing and communications within a MLS Club. The internship is paid and involves up to 28 hours per week, including FCC home matches and events at evenings, weekends, and holidays at the Mercy Health Training Center.

This role supports the Coordinator of social media with tasks and projects while gaining experience during the 2027 MLS Sprint Season (Feb–Apr) with potential continuation