What are the responsibilities and job description for the Intern- Social Media Internship Fall 2026 position at D.C. United?
The D.C. United Marketing Department are looking for a talented and enthusiastic undergraduate or graduate student aspiring to enter the sports marketing industry to join us as the Social Media Intern for Summer 2026. This internship will allow you to learn about all club content and communication efforts, collaborate with multiple department teams, and learn essential social media practices for your professional growth to gain meaningful career experience. Interested candidates must submit a resumé and a link to an online portfolio (if available) or any examples of digital work.
Essential Functions, Duties And Responsibilities
Assist with social content ideation, creation, and copywriting.
Experience with managing social media and capturing content is a must.
High-level expertise in social media.
Please contact us to request accommodation.D.C. United is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). D.C. United reafirms its commitment to the principles of equal opportunity and diversity. D.C. United is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. D.C. United is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, pregnancy, religion, creed, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, genderidentity, gender expression, veteran status, or any other protected status in accordance with the requirements of all federal, state, and local laws. Employment decisions can include hiring, termination, compensation, benefits, promotion, training selection, or other statuses or conditions of employment. All employment decisions are made on the basis of individual skills, knowledge, abilities, job performance, and other appropriate qualifications.
Essential Functions, Duties And Responsibilities
Assist with social content ideation, creation, and copywriting.
- Assist with real-time coverage on matchdays, training and other events.
- Research trends and topics in the sports and entertainment industry to create content that fits our strategy.
- Other duties as assigned.
Experience with managing social media and capturing content is a must.
- Must be eligible to receive college credit for the internship.
- Dedicate a maximum of 25 hours a week to the internship from May 2026 to early August 2026.
- Pursuing a college degree, preferably in communications, marketing, multimedia, or related field.
- Experience in sports and soccer is a plus.
- Work may require matchday, weekends, and/or evening work.
- The selected candidate must be able to successfully pass a background check.
High-level expertise in social media.
- Excellent oral and written communication.
- Ability to manage multiple accounts.
- Experience in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Premiere Pro, Lightroom etc.)
- Experience in Microsoft 365
- Ability to succeed in team-oriented and independent project environments.
- Demonstrate a high level of detail-orientation, especially under deadline pressure.
- Coachable, hardworking, multi-tasking, and positive attitude. Maintain confidential information.
Please contact us to request accommodation.D.C. United is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). D.C. United reafirms its commitment to the principles of equal opportunity and diversity. D.C. United is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. D.C. United is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, pregnancy, religion, creed, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, genderidentity, gender expression, veteran status, or any other protected status in accordance with the requirements of all federal, state, and local laws. Employment decisions can include hiring, termination, compensation, benefits, promotion, training selection, or other statuses or conditions of employment. All employment decisions are made on the basis of individual skills, knowledge, abilities, job performance, and other appropriate qualifications.