Sports Communications Intern: Media, Social & Content

Gondola; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 2,755,000; Full time

Job summary

The North Carolina Courage, a member of the NWSL, seeks a Communications Intern for the 2027 ROAR program based in Raleigh, NC. This hands-on internship runs Feb 2027–Nov 2027 with structured mentorship, workshops, and real-world projects.

Responsibilities include media relations, game-day support, content calendar development, social/digital coverage, photography, press materials, and analytics. On-site hours are 15–20 per week, with some evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• Current enrollment in a 4-year degree program or recent graduate in related field.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work evenings and weekends, especially game days.
• Familiarity with social media platforms and content management.
• Interest in professional sports, particularly women's soccer.

Responsibilities

• Act as liaison between team and media outlets, manage requests and interviews.
• Support game-day media operations and credentialing.
• Attend matches and provide live social coverage.
• Develop and maintain a content calendar across platforms.
• Assist in drafting and distributing press releases.
• Monitor and report key metrics for digital communications.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Time management

Education

Pursuing a 4-year degree

Tools

MS Office / Google Workspace

Job description

The North Carolina Courage, a member of the NWSL, seeks a Communications Intern for the 2027 ROAR program based in Raleigh, NC. This hands-on internship runs Feb 2027–Nov 2027 with structured mentorship, workshops, and real-world projects.

Responsibilities include media relations, game-day support, content calendar development, social/digital coverage, photography, press materials, and analytics. On-site hours are 15–20 per week, with some evenings and weekends.