About the role#
D.C. United is looking for a Digital Marketing Intern to join the Business Strategy and Analytics Department for the Winter 2027 term. This position provides hands-on experience with the club's digital channels, including email, SMS, mobile, and paid media. You will work across departments to support campaigns that drive fan engagement and ticket sales.
What you'll do#
- Support the creation, testing, and deployment of marketing communications.
- Assist with website content updates, landing page creation, and digital asset management.
- Execute digital marketing campaigns across multiple channels.
- Conduct research on industry trends and fan engagement strategies.
- Collaborate with ticketing, partnerships, content, and community relations teams.
- Help with matchday and event-related marketing tasks.
- Handle other duties as assigned.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a college degree program, preferably in marketing, communications, business, analytics, or sports management.
- Eligibility to receive college credit for the internship.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Familiarity with email marketing, content management systems, or marketing automation platforms.
- Ability to interpret campaign performance data.
- Proficiency with Microsoft 365.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to manage multiple projects at once.
- A coachable and adaptable mindset.
- Experience in sports or soccer is a plus.
Location & details#
- This role is located in Washington, DC.
- The position is on-site and requires up to 25 hours per week.
- Availability for matchdays, weekends, and evenings may be required.
- This is an unpaid internship.
- Candidates must pass a background check.
About D.C. United
D.C. United is a professional soccer club based in Washington, District of Columbia. It is a founding member of Major League Soccer and began operations in 1995. The organization operates out of Audi Field, a venue located near the U.S. Capitol. The club maintains a staff of 51 to 200 employees.
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