Intern-Editorial Content
On-siteCharlotte, North Carolina, United States
EXPIREDCharlotte, North Carolina, United StatesOn-siteInternshipEntry LevelBachelors Degree
InternshipEntry LevelBachelors Degree
Job Summary
Provide comprehensive written coverage of the first team and academy, including match previews, post-match reports, press conference articles, and live coverage. Write a minimum of four articles per week while pitching story ideas and collaborating with marketing, partnerships, and social media teams to optimize content for the website, app, and social distribution. Manage the editorial content calendar and assist with SEO, video titling, and page building. Cover press conferences and team-led events, ensuring all sponsored obligations are met and the brand narrative is shaped accurately.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Journalism or related field
- At least 1 year experience writing or editing for a publication/website/etc.
- Base level knowledge of the game of soccer/MLS
- Excellent writing skills and copywriting skills
- Some experience working in a CMS
- Demonstrated ability to meet strategic deadlines in a dynamic environment
- Experience ideating and pitching story ideas
- Experience conducting interviews
- Must have a valid U.S. Driver's license
- Must be flexible and available to work evenings and/or weekends, nights, and holidays
- Must pass pre-employment screens
- Must be able to attend all home matches
- Sitting at desk and computer for long periods of time
- Standing for extended periods of time
- Must be able to lift 15 pounds at a time
Desired Qualifications
- Experience working in the sports and/or entertainment industry
- Experience covering a sports team in any capacity
- Strong knowledge of the game of soccer/MLS
- Working knowledge within website content management systems – WordPress, Drupal, pocket, custom-coded CMS, etc.
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