About the role#
D.C. United is looking for a student to join the Marketing Department as a Social Media Intern for the Winter 2027 term. This role provides hands-on experience within a Major League Soccer club. You will help bring the D.C. United brand to life through matchday coverage, behind-the-scenes storytelling, and digital content creation.
What you'll do#
- Create and execute content for specific social media platforms.
- Capture and edit photo and video content from matches, training sessions, and club events.
- Produce short-form video for Instagram Reels, TikTok, and YouTube Shorts.
- Support real-time social media coverage on matchdays, including live posting and copywriting.
- Write creative captions and headlines that match the club brand voice.
- Monitor social media trends to find opportunities for timely content.
- Assist with content planning, scheduling, and organization.
- Collaborate with internal departments like communications and community relations.
What you'll need#
- Currently pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in Communications, Marketing, Journalism, or a related field.
- Must be eligible to receive college credit for this internship.
- Available to work up to 25 hours per week.
- Demonstrated experience managing social media accounts and creating digital content.
- Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and matchdays.
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, specifically Premiere Pro.
- Experience with photography, videography, graphic design, or motion graphics.
- Familiarity with Microsoft 365.
- Must submit a portfolio or digital collection of creative work.
- Ability to pass a background check.
Location & details#
- This role is based in Washington, District of Columbia.
- This is an on-site, unpaid internship.
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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