JOB TITLE: Intern, Social Media
REPORTING TO: Social Media Editor
DEPARTMENT: Content, Marketing
LOCATION: Manhattan
COMPENSATION: $16.50/hour, 30 hours per week
Position Overview
The purpose of this role is to assist the Content team in telling the story of New York City FC through best-in-class social media content. Working with the Social Media Editor, this role will provide a unique experience to learn and assist in the creation and execution of the club’s social media strategy across various owned Club channels. This role offers hands-on experience in digital marketing, content creation, and community engagement within a professional sports organization.
If you’re passionate about growing the beautiful game both on and off pitch through social media and content creation, this is a perfect opportunity to join the Club at an exciting time with New York City’s first-ever soccer specific stadium on the horizon.
What You’ll Do
Assist with documenting the New York City Football Club season on and off the pitch through best-in-class social media content
- Assist with all elements of social media publishing across New York City FC First Team, NYCFC II, Youth and Community channels
- Stay up to date with social trends and identify opportunities for engagement, collaborating with the Content team to deliver social media assets for owned channels
- Assist in developing content for social media platforms, including copywriting, graphics, videos, and written posts.
- Help with live social media coverage during matches or special events
- Attend Club events or matches to capture behind-the-scenes content
- Contribute to brainstorming sessions for Club content
- Support in gathering analytics and creating reports on social media performance and engagement
- Follow brand guideline specifications and ensure consistency on quality during publishing
- Ability to work flexible hours including nights, weekends, and holidays as necessary
Who You Are
- Sharp editorial skills with good spelling, grammar and ability to articulate brand tone
- Strong knowledge of social media trends and knowledge of current and emerging platforms
- Proactive attitude, open to trying new ideas, eager to learn and highly organized
- Strong interest in soccer and sports media
- Must have excellent communication skills and willingness to learn
- Experience with video editing or photo editing is advantageous
- Able to work independently, take initiative, and maintain a high level of professionalism within a professional sports environment
- Additional language/s is a plus.
Additional Requirements
- Applicant must be able to comply with MLS Next Safety and Well-Being policy and any other applicable child safety policies provided to applicants by NYCFC
- Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, as necessary
KEY RELATIONSHIPS
- Social Media team
- Director, Content
- Video Producers
- Photographers
- Cross functional departments – comms, commercial, sporting
- Fan sites, Supporters’ clubs and fans
What We Offer
- Four complimentary tickets to every NYCFC home match
- Team outings, happy hours, and annual staff gatherings to celebrate our co-workers
- A dynamic, ambitious, and fun work environment
New York City Football Club Overview
At New York City FC, we are on a mission to build this city into one of the soccer capitals of the world. The Club was announced as Major League Soccer’s 20th franchise and is the first and only MLS team located within the five boroughs of New York City. The Club has qualified for the Audi MLS Cup Playoffs eight times over the past nine seasons, winning MLS Cup in 2021. Games are broadcast through MLS Season Pass, the unprecedented subscription service from Apple and Major League Soccer that will have every match of the MLS regular season, Audi MLS Cup Playoffs, and Leagues Cup all in one place and with no blackouts. New York City FC is building New York City’s first-ever soccer-specific stadium, set to open for the 2027 MLS season. For more information, please visit: www.newyorkcityfc.com.
New York City FC is also one of 13 clubs comprising City Football Group and counts Manchester City FC, Melbourne City FC, Yokohama F-Marinos, Girona FC, Montevideo City Torque, Shenzhen Peng City FC, Mumbai City FC, Lommel SK, ESTAC Troyes, Palermo FC, Bahia, and Club Bolívar among its sister clubs.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
By clicking "Apply Now", you agree to the terms of the MLS Privacy Policy.
https://www.mlssoccer.com/legal/privacy-policy
