Communications Intern

Position Overview

Tampa Bay Sun FC is seeking a communications intern to support the club’s Media Operations and Communications efforts across match days, club events, and day-to-day club operations. This role plays a critical part in executing professional, organized, and efficient media operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Media Operations: Assist with media RSVPs for home matches, training sessions, and club events; Coordinate and assist with approval of media credentials; Distribute, track, and collect media bibs.

• Match Day Responsibilities: Support the Communications Coordinator, who serves as the main point of contact for credentialed media, by communicating updates regarding media arrivals, requests, and matchday needs; Distribute and track media credentials on match days; Assist with the setup of on-site media accommodations and operational logistics; Capture and organize post-match press conference video assets; Assist with compiling photo assets and broadcast highlights of key moments for use in postgame press release media drives; Assist with gathering quotes and contextual information for use in press releases.

• Non-Match Day Responsibilities: Assist with media confirmations, match notes, and communications to approved media members; Assist with preparation of match notes ahead of each match using established templates; Assist with research, writing, and drafting of website articles and standard non-event-related press releases, including: Player arrivals and departures; Player spotlights; Matchday theme and promotional announcements; Communications & Club Storytelling Support: Assist the Communications Coordinator in supporting media during scheduled media availabilities at team training sessions and club events; Serve as an additional on-site communications support resource to support club storytelling and media accuracy; Flag real-time updates to the Communications team to ensure timely, accurate, and consistent messaging.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Public Relations, Communications, Journalism, Sports Management, or related field preferred

• Strong interest in sports communications, media relations, and professional soccer

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to work evenings, weekends, and match days

• Professional demeanor when interacting with media, players, league officials, and club staff

• Ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced, live-event environment

What You’ll Gain

• Hands-on experience working within a professional sports organization
• Exposure to professional sports media operations, communications, and public relations
• Opportunities to contribute to real-time match day communications and club storytelling
• Experience drafting press releases, website articles, media materials, and match notes
• Collaboration with professionals across communications, marketing, operations, ticketing, and creative departments
• Experience working in a fast-paced live event and match day environment
• Opportunities to build professional writing, media relations, and sports communication experience
• Insight into day-to-day operations of a professional soccer club and league

Application Materials

• To be considered, applicants must submit a Cover Letter (optional)
• A Resume