Internships

Do you have what it takes to intern for Philadelphia’s elite pro-development soccer club?

Well, this is your chance as we are searching for interns who will assist us in our goal of becoming the best both on and off the field during the 2024 Spring/Summer and/or Fall season.

As Philadelphia’s only pro-development soccer club competing in the USL League Two (USL2), USL Academy (USLA), and the United Premier Soccer League (UPSL), we are looking for dedicated interns for:

  • Spring/Summer 2024 (Apr 1 – Aug 11)
  • Fall 2024 (Aug 12 – Dec 8)

Requirements for all interns:

  • High school students, college students, college graduates.
  • Available to work nights, weekends and game days.
  • Must have own method of transportation.

Deadline to Apply:
Rolling until filled

How to Apply:
Please submit an internship application online below and attach your resume. Please review tabbed pages below for available positions and duties.

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Leverage existing media relationships and cultivate new contacts within industry and local market media.
  • Identify compelling and creative storylines to pitch to media and bring them to live.
  • Assist in coordination of events such as press conferences, media day, etc.
  • Attend and support in the execution of home games and weekly media activities.
  • Support the development of departmental publications (e.g., press releases, media advisories, game notes, media guide, etc.).
  • Monitor and report on team coverage in new and traditional local and national media.
  • Compile, archive and distribute local and national media clips.
  • Maintain and update all media archives, including quotes repository and press materials.
  • Attend at least one community engagement event per month.

Desired Qualifications

  • Knowledge and interest in soccer and sports.
  • Computer proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
  • Strong communication skills and telephone etiquette.
  • Knowledge of social media monitoring.

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Write and report on the club, players and coaches both on and off the field.
  • Interview coaches and players and assist with transcribing quotes for the club’s digital use.
  • Assist with generating and posting content on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook.
  • Assist with building, updating and editing the club’s website.
  • Support all home and away matches.
  • Attend at least one community engagement event per month.

Desired Qualifications

  • Knowledge and interest in sports.
  • Strong communication skills.

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Assist the operations department on game day and non-game day operations.
  • Ensure proper back of house and field level set-up is in accordance with USL2, WPSL, UPSL, and USLA standards which includes, but not limited to: (1) Set-up and tear down of sponsor field signage & wall banners (2) Install and removal of match equipment (goals, team benches, corner flags, etc.). (3) Set-up and tear down of service level operational space: team & referee locker rooms, press box, etc.
  • Work with ball managers, stats runners and communicate with the press box.
  • Provide referees with any assistance as needed before, during, or after the game.
  • Ensure compliance with the game timing sheet and game day information.
  • Give notice to the home team and visiting team to ensure they take their positions on time for pre-game ceremonies/introductions and for the second half.
  • Aid in servicing the needs of the visiting teams on game day.
  • Attend at least one community engagement event per month.

Desired Qualifications

  • Knowledge and interest in sports.
  • Strong communication skills.
  • Strong work ethic with a positive, team-oriented approach.

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Shoot action photos of training sessions.
  • Shoot photos during game days and other events as needed.
  • Post-game day photo galleries to the team website.
  • Photograph fans and in-game presentation.
  • Handle image sourcing/emailing internal and external photo requests.
  • Assist with archiving of photos.
  • Edit photos used on social media.
  • Attend at least one community engagement event per month.

Desired Qualifications

  • Interested in pursuing a career in photography.
  • Demonstrated photography and photo editing experience.
  • Ability to maintain a high level of professionalism within a professional sports environment and in media work zones.
  • Proficient in photography techniques, including lighting and camera positioning among others.

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Shoot action videos of training sessions.
  • Livestream matches and other events as needed.
  • Assist in editing videos, from interview segments, highlight reels, commercials, social media, sponsorship content and in-game features.
  • Assist with archiving of videos.
  • Attend at least one community engagement event per month.

Desired Qualifications

  • Knowledge and interest in sports.
  • Photography and Videography experience a plus.
  • Ability to come up with creative solutions.
  • Strong communication skills and attention to detail.

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Call all 12 First Team homes games of the 2024 season
  • Represent the organization as the television analyst
  • Coordinate player interviews as part of pre and postgame content
  • Conduct research in preparation of each game
  • Initiate in-game interviews with players/staff as applicable
  • Assist with player information and recordkeeping as needed
  • Work with the Video Production Intern to create the best possible stream on the club’s YouTube Channel
  • Other duties as assigned

Desired Qualifications

  • Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree program
  • Have previous soccer and/or sports broadcasting experience
  • Proficient in statistics and soccer analytics
  • Ability to act as play-by-play, color commenter, reporter, and public address announcer if needed
  • Technical experience working with radio and television equipment
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work as part of a high-performing team
  • Strong organizational and project management skills
  • Proficiency in social media platforms (e.g., Instagram, X, Facebook), and experience in digital marketing is a plus
  • Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays
  • Willingness to help others

 

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