Social Media Intern

Job Title: Social Media Intern Department: Communications and Content Reports to: Coordinator of Social Media Position Summary: FC Cincinnati is seeking a Social Media Intern who is highly motivated, detail oriented, and eager to learn marketing and communications within an MLS Club. The internship is a paid position. The candidate for this role must be able to work up to work 15-28 hours per week, including FCC home matches and external events that may fall on evenings, weekend, and holidays, and office hours at the Mercy Health Training Center. This person will have the primary responsibility of assisting the Coordinator of social media with all tasks and projects as required and requested. Please note this position is allotted for the 2027 MLS Sprint Season, which runs from February through April. However, there may be an opportunity for continued employment during the 2027–2028 season based on organizational needs and individual performance. What You’ll Do: Drafting and scheduling posts, especially on matchdays. On-field matchday coverage: capturing goals and key moments on iPhone and posting to Instagram Stories in real time. Editing social-first video content (Reels, TikToks, Stories) using footage captured by the social team, focusing on hooks, pacing, and native platform formats. Supporting the creator and influencer program as it grows, both in office (outreach, planning, scheduling and logistics) and on site at matches and club events. Contribute as a copywriter for social media posts. Assist with monitoring and responding to FC Cincinnati’s social media communities in a timely manner. Stay up to date on latest digital trends and best practices. staying on top of social trends and pitching ideas that fit the club. Help execute the social media calendar and content strategy across all club accounts. Participate in weekly content strategy meetings. What You’ll Bring: A passion for social media and the game of soccer A positive, team-first attitude and willingness to collaborate in a creative environment Strong written and verbal communication skills with an attention to detail Comfortable shooting vertical content on an iPhone Willingness to take feedback and learn Takes initiative, jumps in without being asked and brings ideas to the table What You’ll Need Applicants should be working towards an undergraduate or graduate degree Experience with Adobe Creative Suite, CapCut, Edits or Slate preferred Proficient in operating social media channels Ability to work evenings and weekends as required by the FCC game schedule and special events Why You'll Love FCC: FCC welcome gifts Resume and profile reviews Tour of TQL Stadium and MHTC Community volunteer opportunities Discount off team store merchandise Job shadow opportunities Team building and networking opportunities Paid hourly and/or college credit opportunities About FCC Founded in 2015, FC Cincinnati is a Major League Soccer team based in Cincinnati, Ohio. After achieving significant growth and success in the United Soccer League, the team joined MLS in 2019. FCC won the 2023 Supporters’ Shield – the annual award given to the team with the most points in the regular season – and clinched a spot in the 2023 MLS Playoffs for the second straight year. With a diverse ownership group with strong ties to Cincinnati, the club strives to unite the community both on and off the pitch through FCC Foundation, and its dedication to improving the lives of children through soccer and those in the West End Community. FC Cincinnati are committed to ongoing growth and recognizing the vital importance of company culture. The club’s DNA code, created by the staff for the staff, is actively implemented every day. FCC have been recognized locally and nationally as one of Sports Business Journal’s Best Places to Work in Sports 2023, named to the Honor List as one of “75 Great Sports Companies to Call Home.”; on the Business Courier’s Fast 55 as one of Greater Cincinnati’s fastest growing private companies; and named to The Enquirer’s Top Workplaces 2024. Learn More! TQL Stadium: learn more Mercy Health Training Center: learn more MLS NextPro: learn more FC Cincinnati is 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.