Social Media Intern

Fussball Club Cincinnati LLC (“FC Cincinnati”)•Cincinnati, OH

2d•Onsite

About The Position

FC Cincinnati is seeking a motivated, detail-oriented Social Media Intern eager to learn marketing and communications within an MLS club. This paid internship in the Communications and Content department assists the Coordinator of Social Media with assigned tasks and projects. The role is allocated for the 2027 MLS Sprint Season, which runs from February through April, with possible continued employment during the 2027–2028 season depending on organizational needs and individual performance. The intern may work up to 15–28 hours per week, including office hours at the Mercy Health Training Center, FC Cincinnati home matches, and external events that may occur in the evenings, on weekends, or holidays.

Requirements

Be working toward an undergraduate or graduate degree.
Have a passion for social media and soccer.
Bring a positive, team-first attitude and willingness to collaborate in a creative environment.
Have strong written and verbal communication skills and attention to detail.
Be comfortable shooting vertical content on an iPhone.
Be willing to accept feedback and learn.
Take initiative, contribute ideas, and step in without being asked.
Be proficient in operating social media channels.
Be able to work evenings and weekends as required by the FCC game schedule and special events.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Adobe Creative Suite, CapCut, Edits, or Slate.

Responsibilities

Draft and schedule social media posts, especially on matchdays.
Capture goals and key moments on an iPhone during matches and post them to Instagram Stories in real time.
Edit social-first video content, including Reels, TikToks, and Stories, using footage captured by the social team and focusing on hooks, pacing, and native platform formats.
Support the creator and influencer program through outreach, planning, scheduling, logistics, and on-site support at matches and club events.
Write copy for social media posts.
Help monitor and respond to FC Cincinnati’s social media communities in a timely manner.
Stay current on social media trends and best practices, and pitch ideas suited to the club.
Help execute the social media calendar and content strategy across club accounts.
Participate in weekly content strategy meetings.