Intern, Communications

About the role

The Kansas City Current is seeking an Intern, Communications to join our team. We are seeking a passionate and motivated individual to work closely with our experienced professionals, contribute to impactful projects, and gain valuable skills to build a successful career. They will receive real world professional sports experience writing, editing and publishing content for the club's various communications platforms. Tasks will include assisting with the day-to-day operations of the department as it serves as the new bureau and media conduit for the club.

Responsibilities

• General department support including daily clips execution and administrative duties
• Composing and editing press releases
• Produce a variety of content over the club's digital platforms
• Write, edit and post articles for the team website
• Gather quotes from players and coaches
• Sit in on practice, game and other press conferences and transcribe quotes following
• Research and organize stats before and after games
• Build and edit match notes
• Assist with media responsibilities and daily promotion of the organizational brand
• Assist in the development of the team media guide
• Write, edit, update and post player bios
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Superior writing, editing, proofreading and communication skills including proficiency in AP style supported by at least two writing samples
• Interested in pursuing a career in sports journalism
• Demonstrated writing and grammar proficiency
• Ability to maintain a high level of professionalism within a professional sports environment and in media work zones
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
• Detail-oriented
• Familiarity with sports communication, preferably soccer-specific
• Demonstrated ability to work in fast-paced, multidisciplinary team environment
• Availability to occasionally work long hours and handle some light physical activity

Preferred skills

• Experience with InDesign, HootSuite and/or Sprout Social a plus

Schedule

• Must be able to work a flexible schedule, inclusive of weekends, nights (event evenings & overnight operation shifts) and holidays
• Ability to monitor company communications and respond to time-sensitive matters with senior executives
• Ability to work outdoors continuously for extended periods of time in all weather conditions