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Carolina Core FC Professional Soccer
Position/Title: Communications Intern
Under the Direction: Communications & Marketing Manager
Compensation: College Credit - This position is non-paid
Role Overview
The Communications Intern will support the day-to-day execution of media relations, content creation, and club communications efforts. This role is ideal for a motivated, detail-oriented individual looking to gain hands-on experience in professional sports communications.
Intern Role:
- Assist with game day communications operations, including media credentialing, press box support, and post-match materials
- Draft and distribute press releases, match notes, and media advisories
- Support media relations efforts, including maintaining media lists and coordinating interview requests
- Contribute to content creation across digital platforms (website, email, and social media)
- Assist with stat tracking, match recaps, and historical archives
- Collaborate cross-functionally with marketing, social, and partnerships teams
- Monitor media coverage and compile press clippings and reports
- Provide general administrative support to the marketing team
Minimum Qualifications:
- Currently pursuing a degree in Communications, Sports Management, Journalism, or related field
- Strong writing, editing, and storytelling skills
- General knowledge and interest of sports is preferred
- Experience with social media platforms and digital content tools
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Openness to learn
- Collaborative, hard working and has a positive attitude
- Available for home matches during the time of your internship May - August
What You’ll Gain
- Hands-on experience in professional sports communications
- Exposure to media operations, digital storytelling, and brand strategy
- Opportunity to build a portfolio of published work
- Networking opportunities within the sports industry
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.