Background:
Corpus Christi FC is one of the newest professional soccer teams in USL League One. However, we are not new to the city. We are building a club that represents our community and building a team on the field they can be proud. Corpus Christi's family values are reflected within our team and our front office. That's what allows us to make a positive impact on the Coastal Bend and be a premier destination for entertainment.
Corpus Christi FC is offering college credit to prospective college students to get hands-on learning within a professional soccer club. Selected candidates will have the ability to experience different responsibilities on game day, serve as a social media coordinator and perfect their writing abilities. This is an onsite position, and the individual is required to be in Corpus Christi or around the Coastal Bend. The internship is available for the Spring beginning in March and for the Summer season. You must be in Corpus Christi or able to commute to Corpus Christi.
Position Summary
In this position, the individual will have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in:
- Assisting the primary media contacts
- Assisting in the operation of the organization's social media accounts
- Assisting in the creation of digital content to be used by other departments
- Assisting in the storytelling and outbound marketing
- Assist in fielding incoming media inquiries
- Working closely with players, coaches, and front-office leadership to raise the profile of the club and its players
Primary Duties
- Development, writing, editing, and distribution of a variety of club media materials, including match notes, fact sheets, pitches, player bios, and more
- Facilitating player media opportunities at training and games and maintaining an organized schedule of those activities
- Assist in the media-credential process
- Create and capture compelling video content ranging from behind-the-scenes access at training to 1-on-1 player interviews
- Serve as a press box liaison
- Support public relations strategies, marketing campaigns, and new club initiatives in a cross-functional capacity that includes collaboration with Marketing, Corporate Partnerships, Ticketing, and Operations
- Executing gameday media operations
- Attend all first-team home games, potential playoff games and attend team training sessions
- Actively contribute in meetings as a member of the creative team
- Maintain confidentiality
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Must be a college student pursuing a degree; a background in communications, public relations, or another area of study requiring writing skills is strongly desired
- Prior experience in media relations, journalism, or public relations is a plus.
- Multilingual (Spanish preferred) abilities preferred but not required
- Basic knowledge of AP Style is preferred but not required
- Editing and design skills in video, photo or graphic design is a plus but not required
- Basic knowledge of social media platforms like Instagram, Facebook, TikTok and X
- Must have access to a computer and a reliable internet connection for any out-of-office work
- Ability to maintain a high level of professionalism within a professional sports environment
- Strong writing and computer skills
- Strong editing and proofreading required
- Ability to work independently and efficiently on a variety of time-sensitive projects
- High degree of integrity and discretion in dealing with sensitive subject matters
- Knowledge of soccer and the USL is preferred
- Able to work well in a cross-functional team environment while maintaining a positive attitude
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.
