Social Media Intern

Fussball Club Cincinnati LLC (“FC Cincinnati”); Cincinnati (OH); Sur place; USD 17 000 - 25 000; Temps partiel

Avantages offerts par ce poste

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

Résumé du poste

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.

Responsabilités

• 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.

Connaissances

Social media

Soccer knowledge

Team collaboration

Communication

Formation

Undergraduate or graduate student

Outils

Adobe Creative Suite

CapCut

Edits/Slate

Description du poste

FC Cincinnati is seeking a Social Media Intern who is highly motivated, detail oriented, and eager to learn marketing and communications within an MLS Club. The internship is a paid position. The candidate for this role must be able to work up to work 15-28 hours per week, including FCC home matches and external events that may fall on evenings, weekend, and holidays, and office hours at the Mercy Health Training Center. This person will have the primary responsibility of assisting the Coordinator of social media with all tasks and projects as required and requested.

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:

• 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 footage captured by the social team, focusing on hooks, pacing, and native platform formats.
• Supporting the creator and influencer program as it grows, both in office (outreach, planning, scheduling and logistics) and on site at matches and club events.
• Contribute as a copywriter for social media posts.
• Assist with monitoring and responding to FC Cincinnati’s social media communities in a timely manner.
• Stay up to date on latest digital trends and best practices.
• staying on top of social trends and pitching ideas that fit the club.
• Help execute the social media calendar and content strategy across all club accounts.
• Participate in weekly content strategy meetings.

What You’ll Bring:

• A passion for social media and the game of soccer
• A positive, team-first attitude and willingness to collaborate in a creative environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with an attention to detail
• Comfortable shooting vertical content on an iPhone
• Willingness to take feedback and learn
• Takes initiative, jumps in without being asked and brings ideas to the table

What You’ll Need

• Applicants should be working towards an undergraduate or graduate degree
• Experience with Adobe Creative Suite, CapCut, Edits or Slate preferred
• Ability to work evenings and weekends as required by the FCC game schedule and special events

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
• Team building and networking 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 growing private companies; and named to The Enquirer’s Top Workplaces 2024.

FC Cincinnati 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.