The D.C. United Communications and Content team is looking for a talented undergraduate or graduate student to join us as a video production intern for the Fall of 2025. The D.C. United Video Production Intern will gain hands-on experience in a professional sports environment, enhance video production skills, and contribute content to the organization.
Compensation:
This is an unpaid internship. To be qualified, applicants must be earning course credit at an accredited college or university for participating in the internship.
Requirements include:
- A website or video portfolio showcasing the applicant’s videography skills.
- Camera equipment necessary for shooting sports and a variety of events.
- The ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays.
- The opportunity will help fulfill internship requirements and offer the chance to expand a personal portfolio for future career prospects. Ability to work on-site is required for this position.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities (including but not limited to the following):
- Assist the video team with filming matches, training sessions, community events, partnerships, and marketing activations.
- Support the video team with filming studio shoots and behind-the-scenes content.
- Participate in department meetings and brainstorming sessions.
- Help in organizing and maintaining the club’s digital video archive.
- Represent D.C. United positively in all video content created.
- Maximum of twenty-five (25) office hours per week from August 2025 to December 2025.
Key Qualities Include:
- Ability to capture dynamic and defining moments through video.
- Proficiency in filming in various environments and settings.
- Experience editing videos according to D.C. United’s brand guidelines.
- Strong understanding of video editing software such as Adobe Premiere Pro, Davinci Resolve, and After Effects.
- Ability to work efficiently under tight deadlines.
- Knowledge of professional video gear, including cameras, stabilizers, and lighting equipment.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
- Must be an active college or graduate student and able to receive credit for the internship.
- Must have an existing video portfolio demonstrating videography skills and experience.
- The selected candidate must pass a background check.
D.C. United is committed to uplifting our community, staff, and club. We are seeking candidates to be a part of our journey in our quest for continued organizational growth and another MLS Cup.
D.C. United will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform critical job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
D.C. United is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). D.C. United reaffirms its commitment to the principles of equal opportunity and diversity. D.C. United is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. D.C. United is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, pregnancy, religion, creed, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or any other protected status in accordance with the requirements of all federal, state, and local laws. Employment decisions can include hiring, termination, compensation, benefits, promotion, training selection, or other statuses or conditions of employment. All employment decisions are made on the basis of individual skills, knowledge, abilities, job performance, and other appropriate qualifications.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.
